The Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4) are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) at Little Caesars Arena in what promises to be an intriguing New Year's Eve matchup between two teams seeking to turn their seasons around.
The Penguins enter the contest with momentum following a 3-2 victory over the Islanders, powered by their offense that has produced 13 goals in their last three games and averages 3.08 goals per game behind the dynamic duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Detroit, despite their struggles this season, has found a bright spot in goaltender Cam Talbot, who maintains a solid .906 save percentage and has been one of the few consistent performers for the Red Wings.
The contrast between Pittsburgh's high-scoring offense and Detroit's defensive capabilities, anchored by Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson, sets the stage for an compelling battle on the ice.
While the Penguins have shown offensive prowess with their top lines contributing consistently, the Red Wings' trio of Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and Alex DeBrincat will need to overcome their recent scoring challenges to compete effectively.
As both teams look to close out the calendar year on a positive note, this matchup could prove pivotal in determining their trajectories heading into 2025.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 66% chance of defeating the Red Wings.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 66% win probability
- Higher league position (9th in Eastern Conference vs Red Wings' 15th)
- Superior goal-scoring ability (118 goals scored vs Red Wings' 94)
- Better recent form (WLWLW vs Red Wings' WLLLL)
Detroit Red Wings: 34% win probability
- Poor defensive record (118 goals against in 36 games)
- Struggling recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games)
- Low points total (32 points in 36 games, ranking 15th in conference)
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Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
| Detroit Red Wings | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -125 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +105 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Detroit Red Wings have won 14 out of 36 matches this season.
- 2The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 17 out of 38 matches this season.
- 3With 32 points, the Detroit Red Wings holds the 15th position in the league standings.
- 4Pittsburgh Penguins's 39 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Detroit Red Wings
33%
Pittsburgh Penguins
67%
Nov 14, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 3
Detroit Red Wings
Oct 11, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
3 : 6
Pittsburgh Penguins
Oct 1, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
1 : 2
Detroit Red Wings
Sep 30, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
1 : 5
Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 11, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
6 : 5
Detroit Red Wings
Mar 17, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
6 : 3
Detroit Red Wings
