Penguins falter against Red Wings in pre-season game, losing 7-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins experienced a setback in their pre-season as they lost 7-4 to the Detroit Red Wings on September 22, 2026. After an initial lead, Pittsburgh struggled defensively, allowing four goals in the third period. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard stood out for Detroit with two goals. Penguins' goaltender Arturs Silovs faced challenges, conceding seven goals on 23 shots. Head coach Dan Muse expressed the need for improved performance ahead of upcoming matches.
- •Pittsburgh led 1-0 in the first period before trailing 3-1 at intermission.
- •Brandsegg-Nygard scored twice, contributing to four third-period goals by Detroit.
- •Rickard Rakell and Kaedan Korczak each scored for Pittsburgh during the match.
- •Silovs had a difficult night, allowing seven goals against 23 shots.
- •Next up, the Penguins have more pre-season games and practice sessions to improve.
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"After a nice showing in their pre-season opener against the Buffalo Sabres, the Penguins fell flat in the follow-up when they met the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
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