Pittsburgh Penguins (6-9-2, 14 points, 7th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh locally, TNT nationally and streaming on Max Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens head to Columbus for a game on Friday and make the quick trip home to meet up with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.

Detroit's 34 total goals (2.4 per game) rank 31st in the league. The Red Wings have been one of the toughest defensive squads in the NHL this season, allowing 43 goals (3.1 per game) to rank ninth. Its 21st-ranked goal differential is -9. The 9.7% shooting percentage the Red Wings have compiled ranks 23rd in the league.

Pittsburgh Penguins (6-8-2, 14 points, 6th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ and streaming in the Dallas metro area on Victory+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Busy week starting today with four games in six days before the schedule breaks a little bit.