Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Both the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings are languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, sitting in 13th and 14th place respectively. Just over a month ago, these teams clashed in Michigan, where the Penguins came out on top (6:3). But can the Red Wings get their revenge this time?
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are falling deeper into a rut with each passing game. It's peculiar to see a team boasting stars like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, and Erik Karlsson struggling to deliver such uninspiring hockey. The Penguins have been mediocre in even-strength situations, unimpressive on the power play with a 19.1% success rate, and manage to convert only 8.8% of shots compared to the league average of 10.7%.
Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings have been involved in a number of low-scoring games recently—five out of their last six encounters have fallen below the standard total. The only exception is when power play units from both sides are in top form. This is expected, considering the Red Wings have only scored 18 goals in 14 matches at even strength. They often aren't shy about deploying neutral zone traps and slowing the pace of the game.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Neither the Pittsburgh Penguins nor the Detroit Red Wings are currently in a position to deliver a thrilling, goal-filled showdown. Among both squads, only Evgeni Malkin averages more than a point per game. Therefore, don't anticipate a high-scoring affair, as both clubs possess limited scoring potential.
