Several newcomers relied upon this upcoming season made an early impression in the Detroit Red Wings' 6-2 win over the Penguins in Detroit's exhibition opener on Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Free-agent signee Dominik Kubalik had two special teams goals, and prospect Elmer Soderblom and veteran Steven Kampfer both scored for the Wings, who host the Blackhawks on Wednesday in the second of eight preseason games.
Victor Brattstrom, who spent last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, had 19 saves on 20 stops in 30:36 of ice time. Sebastian Cossa, the presumed goalie of the future, played the second half of the game and
Detroit was outshot, 33-21, but converted on both of its power play opportunities.