Red Wings score seven goals, beat Penguins in preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:11 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings secured a commanding 7-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a preseason matchup on September 22. Michael Brandsegg-Nygard led the scoring with two goals and contributed eight hits. Anton Johansson added four assists and four different players also scored for Detroit. The Red Wings' defense was solid, nullifying all four of Pittsburgh's power play opportunities. This performance is viewed as a significant morale boost heading into the regular season as the team looks to improve upon last year's offensive struggles. Detroit will next host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday evening.
- •Michael Brandsegg-Nygard scored two goals for Detroit.
- •Red Wings out-hit Penguins 31-19 during the game.
- •Anton Johansson recorded four assists in the victory.
- •Detroit scored two goals 37 seconds apart in the second period.
- •Red Wings next face the Buffalo Sabres at home on September 28.
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