Penguins defend Crosby in preseason loss to Red Wings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:53 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Detroit Red Wings 7-4 in a preseason game on September 22. First-year defenseman Declan Carlile and teammates took a stand for captain Sidney Crosby as tensions rose during the match. Carlile addressed physical play directed at Crosby, stating it's important to protect teammates. He acknowledged taking a double roughing penalty in the third period as a response to repeated fouls. Penguins coach Dan Muse supported the players' efforts to stand up for Crosby and emphasized the need to be tough against opponents.
- •Penguins lose 7-4 to Red Wings in preseason action
- •Carlile and teammates defend Crosby from physical play
- •Carlile received a double roughing penalty in the third period
- •Coach Muse supports the team's efforts to protect each other
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins Talk About Finally Standing up for Crosby
"Not on his watch. First-year Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Declan Carlile explained after Tuesday night’s 7-4 preseason loss to the Detroit […]
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