March 31, 2026Updated 3:27 pm EDT

The Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8) square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16) during Tuesday’s NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank 10th and the Penguins sixth in the Eastern Conference.

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Injury reportsRed Wings

Michael Rasmussen: Out (Undisclosed),

Cam Talbot: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)

Penguins

Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),

Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),

Evgeni Malkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)

Stats to know
In 73 games played, Alex DeBrincat has totaled 78 points (37 goals and 41 assists).
John Gibson has conceded 123 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and racked up 1,175 saves with a .905 save percentage (20th in the league).
Sidney Crosby has collected66 points this season (one per game), with 28 goals and 38 assists in 62 games (playing 19:02 per game).
Stuart Skinner has an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league), with 1,006 total saves, giving up 128 goals (2.9 goals-against average).

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