The Detroit Red Wings played competitively and Jimmy Howard came through with save after save.
That made for an entertaining matchup Friday at Little Caesars Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins, one that lasted until the Penguins won in overtime, 2-1.
The Wings played fast and physical and earned a 1-0 lead on a Filip Zadina power-play goal in the second period that stood until Bryan Rust converted a Penguins man advantage 3:36 into the third period.
It was Howard’s best outing since opening night in Nashville; among the highlights was a sliding save on Dominik Kahun to cap a 10-save second period.