The Detroit Red Wings' first-ever preseason game played at sparkling new Little Caesars Arena is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 against the Boston Bruins.
The Red Wings announced their eight-game 2017-18 preseason schedule on Thursday.
Detroit opens the preseason slate with three road games in as many nights, beginning with Boston on Sept. 19 and followed by Pittsburgh (Sept. 20) and Chicago (Sept. 21).
The Red Wings will have four straight home preseason games starting Sept. 23, followed by another road game to conclude the preseason.
Tickets for Red Wings home preseason games will go on sale Aug.