Games / NHL / Apr 9, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Detroit Red Wings (7-9-3) on Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: DSN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLFriday, April 9, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

7:00 PM ETApr 9, 2027

Detroit Red Wings7-9-3

DateApr 9, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVDSN

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsDetroit Red Wings

Goals per game

3.2

2.7

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.1

6-10-2Record7-9-3

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding8th in Atlantic Division

2-8Road record / home record4-6

LWLLLLast 5LLLLW

L1StreakL4

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsDetroit Red Wings

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.00

Shots Against per Game

27.3

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

69.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

2.58

Shots per Game

27.3

28.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

21.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

168

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Detroit Red Wings

Albert Johansson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dylan Larkin C · Suspension

Injured Reserve

Simon Edvinsson D · Contract Dispute

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Detroit Red WingsLLLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 0-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 2-4

Nov 2, 2026 · at Florida PanthersW 5-3

Season series

Series starts 1/25

Apr 9, 2027PIT 0, DET 0

Mar 14, 2027DET 0, PIT 0

Jan 25, 2027PIT 0, DET 0

Team pages

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Red Wings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings?

The game is on Friday, April 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings?

TV: DSN.

What are the records of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings?

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2. Detroit Red Wings: 7-9-3.

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings?

Listed out or doubtful: Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Detroit Red Wings: Albert Johansson, Dylan Larkin, Simon Edvinsson. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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