Final Score: Red Wings 3 - Penguins 4
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Red Wings @ Penguins
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Red Wings | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 83 | 86 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 2 |
| Stat | Red Wings | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 41 | 38 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 45% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 53% | 42% |
Recent Results
Red Wings
vs Winnipeg Jets
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Dallas Stars
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Washington Capitals
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Washington Capitals
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New York Islanders
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 4
4-0
@ Edmonton Oilers
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
Penguins
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Dec 30, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 28, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 21, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Montreal Canadiens
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Ottawa Senators
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
vs Edmonton Oilers
Dec 16, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 10
4-6
vs Utah Mammoth
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs San Jose Sharks
Dec 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 11
5-6
vs Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4