Pittsburgh Review

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Detroit Red Wings on the road for their first away game of the season. The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+. Fans can also tune in via 105.9 the X or through the Penguins app.

Currently, the Penguins hold a record of 0-1-0, while this will be the Red Wings' first game of the season. Key players have shown strong performances against Detroit in past encounters. Rickard Rakell has accumulated 21 points over 21 games against them, with recent form showing points in six out of his last ten matches versus Detroit.

Sidney Crosby boasts an impressive record with 44 points in 35 games against the Red Wings, achieving multiple points in seven of his last ten appearances. Michael Bunting has recorded 14 points in 11 career games against Detroit, maintaining a three-game point streak.

Head Coach Mike Sullivan is entering his tenth season with Pittsburgh, making him one of the longest-serving coaches currently active in the NHL, second only to Jon Cooper from Tampa Bay.

The Penguins have historically performed well when both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin score during a game, holding an overall record of 387-89-47 under such circumstances.