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NHL play on Tuesday includes a meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between the Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8) and Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with 86 points and the Penguins rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 90 points.
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Red Wings vs. Penguins: March 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Red Wings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.95 | 10th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 21.93% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.37% | 25th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.45 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.8 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.29% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 6th |
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Red Wings vs. Penguins Top Players
Red Wings
- One of Detroit's top offensive players this season is Alex DeBrincat, who has recorded 78 points in 73 games.
- Lucas Raymond is another of Detroit's major contributors currently with 71 total points (24 goals and 47 assists) to his name.
- Through 66 games, Dylan Larkin has proven himself as another option for Detroit. He has 57 points (29 goals and 28 assists).
- As Detroit's top goalie, John Gibson has recorded 27 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 123 goals with 1,175 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has collected 28 goals and 38 assists in 62 games for Pittsburgh, good for 66 points.
- Bryan Rust has scored 61 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 27 goals and 34 assists.
- Erik Karlsson's 13 goals and 47 assists add up to 60 points this season.
- Stuart Skinner is 21-15-9 this season, compiling 1,006 saves and giving up 128 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .887 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Red Wings vs. Penguins Injury Report
Red Wings
Michael Rasmussen: Out (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Evgeni Malkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Senators | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/27/2026 | Sabres | W 5-2 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Flyers | L 5-3 | Home |
| 3/31/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Senators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/28/2026 | Stars | L 6-3 | Home |
| 3/30/2026 | Islanders | W 8-3 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |