Red Wings Defeat Penguins, McLellan Earns 600th Win

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2, marking Todd McLellan's 600th head coaching victory. J.T. Compher scored the decisive power-play goal with 5:34 remaining, while Patrick Kane also contributed with a power-play goal, reaching 1,300 career points. Drew O'Connor scored twice for the Penguins, but it wasn't enough as the Red Wings secured their second consecutive win. Since McLellan's arrival, Detroit's power-play unit has improved significantly, scoring in each game he has coached. The Penguins faced officiating challenges during the game and placed Kris Letang on injured reserve ahead of a tough upcoming schedule. This victory allowed the Red Wings to win the season series against the Penguins 2-1.