Red Wings keep perfect start with 6-3 victory over Penguins

The Detroit Red Wings came out on top against the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to keep their perfect start of the 2023-24 season on Wednesday night.

Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat each scored twice to help their team en route to victory.

"Credit to our guys. We found a way to win against a really good team."

— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 19, 2023

The Red Wings pulled up an early lead and were already 4-1 up in a second period goal frenzy, where they scored 3 times.

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However, the Penguins fought back and reduced the deficit to 4-3 midway through the third period.

A last-gasp push from Pittsburgh saw them wide open at the back and Copp took full advantage for his second and restoring the two goal cushion. DeBrincat also followed suit and with 21 seconds remaining rounded up the final scoreline of 6-3.

Ben Chiarot, David Perron and Copp scored in the second period. Goaltender Ville Husso made 30 saves.

For the Penguins Evgeni Milkin struck first, followed by Erik Karlsson and Bryan Rust.