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NHL·PREVIEW·September 14, 2026 03:59 AM ET

Penguins, Red Wings meet in round two of prospect tournament

Puck drops at 7 p.m. in Detroit

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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Round ✌️ The Penguins will face the Red Wings at 7 PM! Follow along with @PensInsideScoop ⬇️ Via @penguins on X

What happened: The Penguins face the Red Wings in the second game of their prospect tournament, per the team's account. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. in Detroit, with coverage available through @PensInsideScoop.

Why it matters: The matchup gives Pittsburgh's front office an early look at its prospect pool ahead of the 2026-27 season, which opens Sept. 29. Detroit enters the tournament still working through the fallout of Dylan Larkin's trade request, which he has said will not keep him from camp.

What to watch: Watch for a recap of Tuesday's result and how the prospect group performs heading into training camp.

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