Six days ago, the Detroit Red Wings snapped their losing streak against the Tampa Bay Lightning. And tonight, after the Christmas break, they matched up with another Eastern Conference opponent: the Pittsburgh Penguins, who lost their game last night 5-1 against the New York Islanders.
First Period
It didn’t take long for the Penguins to strike first. Drew O’Connor ripped one by Ville Husso on the short side after Elmer Söderblom failed to get the puck out, and Teddy Blueger took the puck from him near the blue line.