Good news for the Detroit Red Wings’ draft lottery odds: They lost in regulation Saturday. After racking up nine points over their previous six games, their second-to-last outing of the season at Little Caesars Arena ended with a 5-1 loss to the playoff-chasing Pittsburgh Penguins. The game was the Wings’ first after being mathematically eliminated
Detroit — Star players usually shine at the biggest games, and Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby certainly did that Saturday for his team. Crosby had two goals and an assist leading the Penguins, who are clawing to get into the playoffs this final week, past the Red Wings 5-1 at Little Caesars Arena. With the three points,
2 hours ago Stupid Stat of the Day for April 8, 2023; Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. Stupid Stat of the Day: The Red Wings have a .358 winning percentage all-time in their final Saturday game of the season.#LGRW #RedWingshttps://t.co/whiPW8iLG6 pic.twitter.com/WTDhpR7DBF — DetroitHockey.Net (@detroithockey96) April 8, 2023