March 31, 2026Updated 1:28 pm EDT
The NHL slate on Tuesday features a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Red Wings rank 10th in the Eastern Conference with 86 points and the Penguins are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 90 points.
How to watch Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsDetroit vs. Pittsburgh odds
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
Over 73 games played, Alex DeBrincat has totaled 78 points (37 goals and 41 assists).
John Gibson has a goals-against average of 2.6, and a .905 save percentage (20th in the league).
Sidney Crosby has 28 goals and 38 assists for 66 total points this season.
Stuart Skinner has an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league), with 1,006 total saves, conceding 128 goals (2.9 goals-against average).
This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.
Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
Photo: Minas Panagiotakis, Mike Carlson, Bruce Bennett, Luke Hales / Getty Images
Mar 31, 2026
Connections: Sports Edition
Spot the pattern. Connect the terms
Find the hidden link between sports terms
Play today’s puzzle