Who: Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5, 39 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) @ Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4, 32 points, 7th place Atlantic Division)
When: 8:00 p.m. ET
How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit for the locals, national stream on ESPN+
Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins start out 2025 on the road this Friday against the Florida Panthers, followed by a Sunday away game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Opponent Track: The Red Wings opened December on a six-game losing streak and have struggled throughout the month.