Detroit Red Wings lead Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 in preseason game

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Detroit Red Wings lead Pittsburgh Penguins 7-4 in preseason game
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The Pittsburgh Penguins faced the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game on September 22 at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh struggled, giving up a pair of goals in quick succession, which contributed to a 3-1 deficit. Although the Penguins scored first with a goal from Nick Robertson, they could not recover after Detroit surged ahead with strong performances. Notable incidents included a double minor penalty on Penguins defenseman Declan Carlile and a late-game goal from Rutger McGroarty. The game concluded with a 7-4 victory for Detroit.

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  • Pittsburgh Penguins scored first, leading 1-0 at one point
  • Detroit Red Wings scored five unanswered goals during the match
  • Declan Carlile received a double minor penalty in the third period
  • Rutger McGroarty scored the Penguins' fourth goal late in the game
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