The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings are slated to meet up at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Bryan Rust and Alex DeBrincat as two of the top players you'll want to keep an eye on. Check out everything you need to know to know about the Penguins-Red Wings game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Penguins vs. Red Wings Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguins | -1.5 | 190 | -230 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -135 | +114 |
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Prediction
ATS Pick: Penguins (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Penguins 4 - Red Wings 2
Penguins vs. Red Wings Betting Insights
- In 19 games this season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Detroit has played 19 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- These teams score a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game's over/under.
- These two teams surrender a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
- The Red Wings are 13th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 16th-ranked Penguins.
- The Penguins are 16th in the league in goals conceded, and the Red Wings are 23rd.
Penguins Stats
- The Penguins rank 16th in the NHL with 121 goals scored (3.2 per game).
- Pittsburgh has given up 118 total goals (3.1 per game), ranking 16th in NHL play in goals against.
- Their goal differential (+3) makes them ninth-best in the league.
- The 31 power-play goals Pittsburgh has put up this season (third-most in NHL) have come on 103 chances.
- The Penguins have the league's second-best power-play conversion rate (30.1%).
- Pittsburgh has scored one shorthanded goal this season (26th among all NHL teams).
Penguins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 38 | 21 | 19 | 40 | 43 | 13 | 56% |
| Bryan Rust | 36 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 38 | 5 | 0% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 26 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 46.2% |
| Erik Karlsson | 38 | 3 | 25 | 28 | 56 | 18 | - |
| Anthony Mantha | 38 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 39 | 6 | 7.1% |
Penguins Player Props
Red Wings Stats
- With 125 goals (3.0 per game), the Red Wings have the NHL's 13th-ranked offense.
- Detroit allows 3.1 goals per game (128 total), which ranks 23rd in the league.
- They have the 19th-ranked goal differential in the league at -3.
- Detroit has 31 power-play goals (on 123 chances), third in the NHL.
- The Red Wings have the league's fourth-best power-play percentage (25.2).
Red Wings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 39 | 11 | 32 | 43 | 43 | 16 | 100% |
| Alex DeBrincat | 41 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 39 | 19 | 30.4% |
| Dylan Larkin | 41 | 21 | 16 | 37 | 35 | 11 | 54.2% |
| Moritz Seider | 41 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 46 | 15 | - |
| Patrick Kane | 26 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 1 | 0% |
Red Wings Player Props
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