nhl Game Recap
Penguins Down Detroit 5-1 - Match Report
Pittsburgh got a pair of goals from Sidney Crosby as the Penguins skated to a 5-1 victory over Detroit on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Pittsburgh was favored by -185 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Sidney Crosby(2), Danton Heinen, Alex Nylander, and Evgeni Malkin each scored for the Penguins in the victory. Nylander opened the scoring for Pittsburgh.
Tristan Jarry stopped 19 of 20 Detroit shots in the victory.
Pius Suter scored for the Red Wings, finding the net behind Tristan Jarry.
Detroit got a 23-stop effort from Ville Husso in the loss.
On the power play, Pittsburgh went 1-for-4, while the Red Wings were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Pittsburgh outshot Detroit 28-20 in the game.
Pittsburgh looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Blackhawks. The Red Wings will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.