RED WINGS

Red Wings 4, Penguins 2, preseason

Detroit right wing Mitch Callahan celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the second period. It was his second goal of the game and the Red Wings went on to defeat the Penguins 4-2 at Joe Louis Arena, September 27, 2016, in preseason action.
Detroit right wing Mitch Callahan celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal in the second period. It was his second goal of the game and the Red Wings went on to defeat the Penguins 4-2 at Joe Louis Arena, September 27, 2016, in preseason action.
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Detroit  Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen scoops up the puck in the second period of their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit Sept. 27, 2016.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen scoops up the puck in the second period of their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit Sept. 27, 2016.
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Gordie Howe's name and number were painted onto the ice in memory of his career.  Howe died earlier this year.
Gordie Howe's name and number were painted onto the ice in memory of his career. Howe died earlier this year.
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Detroit right wing Mitch Callahan (#57) and the rest of the team watch the game in the first period.  Callahan scored a goal later in the period.
Detroit right wing Mitch Callahan (#57) and the rest of the team watch the game in the first period. Callahan scored a goal later in the period.
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Detroit right wing Givani Smith, left, high-fives Detroit center Louis-Marc Aubry after right wing Mitch Callahan (not pictured) scored a goal in the first period.
Detroit right wing Givani Smith, left, high-fives Detroit center Louis-Marc Aubry after right wing Mitch Callahan (not pictured) scored a goal in the first period.
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Pittsburgh center Scott Wilson and Detroit left wing Evgeny Svechnikov battle for the puck in the first period.
Pittsburgh center Scott Wilson and Detroit left wing Evgeny Svechnikov battle for the puck in the first period.
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Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stops a shot by Pittsburgh right wing Tom Kuhnhackl in the first period.
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stops a shot by Pittsburgh right wing Tom Kuhnhackl in the first period.
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Detroit left wing Matt Lorito battles for the puck with Pittsburgh defenseman Derrick Pouliot in the first period.
Detroit left wing Matt Lorito battles for the puck with Pittsburgh defenseman Derrick Pouliot in the first period.
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Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel received a penalty on this play with Detroit defenseman Joe Hicketts in the first period.
Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel received a penalty on this play with Detroit defenseman Joe Hicketts in the first period.
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Detroit center Darren Helm tries to deflect the puck past Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the first period.
Detroit center Darren Helm tries to deflect the puck past Pittsburgh goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the first period.
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Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard makes a stop in front of Pittsburgh forward Tom Kostopoulos in the first period.
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard makes a stop in front of Pittsburgh forward Tom Kostopoulos in the first period.
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Detroit defenseman Nathan Paetsch  gets the puck past Pittsburgh forward Tom Sestito in the first period.
Detroit defenseman Nathan Paetsch gets the puck past Pittsburgh forward Tom Sestito in the first period.
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Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist looks for an open man in the second period.
Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist looks for an open man in the second period.
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Detroit defenseman Nick Jensen gets tripped up by Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel in the second period.
Detroit defenseman Nick Jensen gets tripped up by Pittsburgh forward Jake Guentzel in the second period.
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Pittsburgh left wing Garrett Wilson, left, and Detroit defenseman Dan Renouf get into a fight in the second period.
Pittsburgh left wing Garrett Wilson, left, and Detroit defenseman Dan Renouf get into a fight in the second period.
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Detroit defenseman Brian Lashoff keeps the puck away from Pittsburgh center Scott Wilson in the second period.
Detroit defenseman Brian Lashoff keeps the puck away from Pittsburgh center Scott Wilson in the second period.
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No. 1 forward: Evgeny Svechnikov -- Analysis: Svechnikov is big, skates well and possesses superlative offensive skills, including good hands and a sniper’s shot. Red Wings scouts believe he learned quickly in Grand Rapids, as he did in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. His two-way game is lagging. But developing more awareness defensively is often part of the continuing progression in the NHL for a big player who can score. Svechnikov seems ready for something close to a full season with the Red Wings.
No. 1 forward: Evgeny Svechnikov -- Analysis: Svechnikov is big, skates well and possesses superlative offensive skills, including good hands and a sniper’s shot. Red Wings scouts believe he learned quickly in Grand Rapids, as he did in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. His two-way game is lagging. But developing more awareness defensively is often part of the continuing progression in the NHL for a big player who can score. Svechnikov seems ready for something close to a full season with the Red Wings.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit Red Wings  goalie Jared Coreau stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins  left wing Conor Sheary in the second period.of their preseason game.
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jared Coreau stops a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary in the second period.of their preseason game.
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Detroit right wing Colin Campbell passes the puck in the second period.
Detroit right wing Colin Campbell passes the puck in the second period.
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No. 4 defenseman: Joe Hicketts -- By now, there is little doubt, Hicketts has heard enough about how he must strive to be like Torey Krug, the 5-9 Bruins defenseman from Royal Oak. At 5-8, Hicketts is all about trying. And that is a considerable weapons. Coaches describe Hicketts as a lion-hearted competitor who is all in, all the time. He may have been the biggest hitter on the Calder Cup-winning Griffins’ roster. Hicketts also moves the puck and his shot from the point is rated good-to-dangerous. His NHL success depends on his ability to compete against bigger bodies, playing at a quicker pace.
No. 4 defenseman: Joe Hicketts -- By now, there is little doubt, Hicketts has heard enough about how he must strive to be like Torey Krug, the 5-9 Bruins defenseman from Royal Oak. At 5-8, Hicketts is all about trying. And that is a considerable weapons. Coaches describe Hicketts as a lion-hearted competitor who is all in, all the time. He may have been the biggest hitter on the Calder Cup-winning Griffins’ roster. Hicketts also moves the puck and his shot from the point is rated good-to-dangerous. His NHL success depends on his ability to compete against bigger bodies, playing at a quicker pace.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Pittsburgh defenseman Reid McNeilland Detroit center Darren Helm battle for a loose puck in the third period.
Pittsburgh defenseman Reid McNeilland Detroit center Darren Helm battle for a loose puck in the third period.
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Detroit left wing Matt Lorito skates with the puck in the third period.
Detroit left wing Matt Lorito skates with the puck in the third period.
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Detroit right wing Mitch Callahan moves the puck around the back of Pittsburgh's net in the third period.
Detroit right wing Mitch Callahan moves the puck around the back of Pittsburgh's net in the third period.
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Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist keeps the puck away from Pittsburgh center Dominik Simon in the third period.
Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist keeps the puck away from Pittsburgh center Dominik Simon in the third period.
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Detroit center Riley Sheahan, center, celebrates his third period goal.
Detroit center Riley Sheahan, center, celebrates his third period goal.
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