Pettersson said he picked up on a lot of things from the press box that he wouldn't necessarily otherwise see while in action. "You learn a lot from being out," Pettersson said. "

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) have won 10 of their last 15 games and have points in 11 of them. The team even briefly occupied a playoff spot after a win on Sunday. The new commitment to defense and structure will get a solid test against the Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4) at Little Caesars Arena Tuesday.

DETROIT -- Before ringing in the 2025 calendar year, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve game, presented by Planet Fitness.

The Detroit Red Wings host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Alex DeBrincat's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Red Wings' 4-2 win.

There’s been no love lost over the years between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. That it was the Penguins who vanquished Detroit in the club’s most recent Stanley Cup final appearance still gnaws at veteran Red Wings supporters.