J.T. Compher scored the go-ahead goal with less than six minutes to play. It's the second win in a row.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) have won 10 of their last 15 games and have points in 11 of them. The team even briefly occupied a playoff spot after a win on Sunday. The new commitment to defense and structure will get a solid test against the Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4) at Little Caesars

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J.T. Compher scored his fifth goal, a power-play goal, at 14 minutes, 26 seconds of the third period, giving the Wings a 3-2 lead. Erik Gustafsson's shot from the point hit the crossbar then glanced off goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic's back before landing in the crease. Compher got to the puck first and slid it home, giving the Wings the lead.

DETROIT -- Before ringing in the 2025 calendar year, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve game, presented by Planet Fitness.

The puck drops just after 8 p.m. So, an early Happy New Year, too. The Penguins were commanding Sunday, claiming a 3-0 lead over the New York Islanders by midway through the third period. However, a good goal and a fluky goal closed the Islanders’ gap before the Penguins retook control.

It’s a New Year’s Eve showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey! Each day we take a look at the NHL’s upcoming games,

The Red Wings opened December on a six-game losing streak and have struggled throughout the month. Most recently Detroit ended a four-game losing stretch with a 4-