Detroit Red Wings Fall to Pittsburgh Penguins in Season Opener

The Red Wings' defensive struggles lead to a 6-3 loss against the Penguins, despite a promising start.

The Detroit Red Wings began their 2024-25 season with a 6-3 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit's Ville Husso was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots, highlighting ongoing goalie competition concerns.
Alex DeBrincat and Vladimir Tarasenko scored for the Red Wings, with DeBrincat netting two goals in the game.
The Penguins capitalized on defensive lapses, scoring three times in just over two minutes during the second period.
Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin is approaching significant career milestones with 498 goals and 798 assists.