Red Wings host the Penguins after DeBrincat’s 2-goal game

Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Detroit; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Alex DeBrincat’s two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Red Wings’ 4-2 win.

Detroit has a 14-18-4 record overall and an 8-10-2 record on its home ice. The Red Wings have a -25 scoring differential, with 93 total goals scored and 118 allowed.

Pittsburgh has a 6-9-3 record in road games and a 17-16-5 record overall. The Penguins have a -22 scoring differential, with 117 total goals scored and 139 allowed.

Tuesday’s game is the third meeting between these teams this season. The Red Wings won 3-2 in overtime in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: DeBrincat has 15 goals and 12 assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

Evgeni Malkin has seven goals and 23 assists for the Penguins. Bryan Rust has seven goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-6-0, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.4 assists, 2.5 penalties and 5.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

Penguins: 6-3-1, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.4 assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed.

Penguins: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.