It will be eight days before the Penguins play a game that counts in the standings.
But that doesn't mean the one they'll be playing about eight hours after completing their morning skate today doesn't matter.
Indeed, they are approaching their game against the Red Wings tonight at 7:08 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena as a dress rehearsal of sorts for the regular season.
Same with their preseason finale at home against the Blue Jackets Saturday afternoon.
While the first four exhibition games were intended mostly to give the coaching staff and front office a look at prospects and players in-game conditions, the focus during the final two will be more on getting ready for the regular-season opener Oct.