Penguins & Red Wings Game Day Hockey Trivia (Nov. 13)
The NHL’s rivalry with the most history
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings have one of the fiercest rivalries in all of sports. The two teams have met in the playoffs 16 times, with the Red Wings holding a slight edge with 9 wins. The rivalry reached its peak in the 2000s, when the two teams met in the Stanley Cup Final three times in a six-year span. The Penguins won the first two meetings in 2008 and 2009, but the Red Wings got their revenge in 2010.
The rivalry between the Penguins and Red Wings is one of the most storied in NHL history. The two teams have been battling for supremacy in the Eastern Conference for decades, and their games are always intense and competitive. In recent years, the Penguins have had the upper hand, winning the last three meetings between the two teams. However, the Red Wings are always a dangerous opponent, and they will be looking to get back on track when they face the Penguins on Saturday night.
Upcoming Game Information
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
TV: NHL Network
Matchup History
The Penguins and Red Wings have met 317 times in the regular season, with the Red Wings holding a 155-129-33 record. The Penguins have won the last three meetings between the two teams, including a 4-1 victory in their most recent meeting on October 29, 2022.
Key Players
Penguins: Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jake Guentzel
Red Wings: Dylan Larkin, David Perron, Andrew Copp
Stanley Cup Championships
The Penguins have won three Stanley Cups (1991, 2009, 2016), while the Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups (1936, 1937, 1943, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2008).
Location Information
PPG Paints Arena is located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 2010 and is the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins. The arena has a capacity of 18,387 and is one of the most technologically advanced arenas in the NHL.
Tickets
Tickets for the Penguins-Red Wings game are available at Ticketmaster. Prices start at $85.
