Thursday's NHL slate will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-12-9) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (24-14-3), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins sit in 12th place and the Red Wings are second in the Eastern Conference.
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Penguins vs. Red Wings: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 30.10% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 12th |
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.05 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.12 | 19th |
| Shots | 29.0 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 25.20% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 15th |
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 40 points in 38 games.
- Bryan Rust has 34 points (15 goals, 19 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Evgeni Malkin has contributed 29 points for Pittsburgh in 26 games this season, scoring on 13.4% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 20 assists.
- As Pittsburgh's top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 12 wins and 11 losses this season while giving up 75 goals with 588 saves.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond's 43 points make him a vital offensive option for Detroit. He has 11 goals and 32 assists in 39 games.
- Alex DeBrincat is one of the impact players on offense for Detroit with 40 total points (1.0 per game), with 20 goals and 20 assists in 41 games.
- Dylan Larkin has 37 points so far, including 21 goals and 16 assists.
- John Gibson has an .894 save percentage (41st in the league), with 554 total saves, allowing 66 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 13-8-2 record this season.
Penguins vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Penguins
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body)
Red Wings
None
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | W 7-3 | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Devils | - | Home |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Hurricanes | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Jets | W 2-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |