The Penguins shuffle Kasperi Kapanen down to the fourth line, bump Danton Heinen up to the third following last night’s tough game. On defense, Mark Friedman draws into the lineup for his NHL season debut at the expense of the injured Chad Ruhwedel. Casey DeSmith gets the honors in net on night two of the back-to-back set.
The visiting Red Wings are going with Ville Husso in net and the following lines for their first game back from the holiday break.
First period
The Pens strike first, and it’s the new look fourth line scoring on their very first shift together.