How to watch Red Wings vs. Penguins: TV channel and streaming options for January 1
Find out how to watch the Detroit Red Wings play the Pittsburgh Penguins, with time, TV channel and streaming information.

By Data Skrive
Jan. 1, 2026 11:24 am EST
The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-12-9) square off against the Detroit Red Wings (24-14-3) during Thursday’s NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank 12th in the Eastern Conference (43 points), and the Red Wings are second in the Eastern Conference (51 points).
How to watch Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Fubo (Stream now)
- TV: ESPN+
- Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Detroit vs. Pittsburgh odds
- Puck Line: Pittsburgh -1.5 (+180), Detroit +1.5 (-220)
- Favorite Moneyline: Pittsburgh -130
- Underdog Moneyline: Detroit +110
- Total: 6.5
- Total Over Odds: -105
- Total Under Odds: -115
Injury reports
Penguins
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body)
Red Wings
None listed
Stats to know
- Sidney Crosby has put up 40 points in 38 games (21 goals and 19 assists).
- Stuart Skinner has a 2.9 goals-against average, and 588 saves. His .887 save percentage ranks 49th in the league.
- Lucas Raymond has 43 points this season (one per game), with 11 goals and 32 assists in 39 games (playing 18:00 per game).
- John Gibson has played 23 games this season, conceding 66 goals (3.0 goals-against average) with 554 saves and an .894 save percentage (41st in the league).