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Lyon’s 23 saves, PP unit scores twice, and more: 3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings won 4-2 over Pittsburgh Penguins

By Nestor Quixtan
Modified Jan 01, 2025 04:07 GMT
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Lyon’s 23 saves, PP unit scores twice, and more: 3 reasons why Detroit Red Wings won 4-2 over Pittsburgh Penguins - Source: Imagn

The Detroit Red Wings ended the year on a high, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on New Year’s Eve at Little Caesars Arena. With the win, the Wings improved to 2-1 under new coach Todd McLellan.

Jonatan Berggren, Patrick Kane (PPG), J.T. Compher (PPG) and Dylan Larkin scored for the Red Wings. Meanwhile, Drew O’Connor netted twice for the Penguins, including a third-period power play goal to tie the game.

However, the Red Wings eventually pulled away and took home the two points. So, here’s a look at the three key reasons why the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins:

Three reasons why the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins

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Overall, the game was evenly matched. The Red Wings carried a 2-1 lead into the dressing room after 40 minutes. While O’Connor’s second goal of the game tied it for the better part of the third period, the Wings took advantage of a late power play to grab the lead.

While the shots were even at 25-25, the Red Wings had the edge in hits 18-9 and blocked shots 18-13. The Penguins committed more giveaways 13-7, with the Wings registering more takeaways 7-5. As such, the numbers point to the Wings taking advantage of their opportunities to win a close game.