Red Wings Prospects Rout Penguins 7-4 in Preseason Clash
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 in their second NHL preseason game at PPG Paints Arena on September 22, 2026. The Red Wings' young roster, led by Michael Brandsegg-Nygard with two goals, overwhelmed the Penguins, who featured veterans Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Detroit's goaltender John Gibson stopped 22 of 24 shots in the first two periods, while the Penguins' Arturs Silovs struggled. The game featured significant physical play, including a four-minute penalty for Declan Carlile. The Red Wings evened their preseason record at 1-1-0, while the Penguins' next game is against Columbus on Thursday.