Red Wings News Roundup: Wings make a fond memory for Kris Letang, Sidney Crosby ties Gordie Howe

Fansided | January 2, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings picked up a loser point on Thursday night following a hard-fought matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jan 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) reacts to the game winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

"Fought hard" might be the most overused line in sports to use when your team loses, but it fits the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit went down by two goals early in Thursday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, thanks to Sidney Crosby playing in vintage form.