Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Time, TV channel, more for the season opener

The Detroit Red Wings open their 2024-25 season at Little Caesars Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday at 8 p.m. on Bally Sports Detroit.

Looking to build on last year's season in which they narrowly missed the postseason, the Wings aim to make amends this year by making the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. The Wings finished last season with a record of 41-32-9 and missed the playoffs because the Washington Capitals held the season tiebreaker.

The Wings' season opener has been pushed back an hour because the Tigers' playoff game on Thursday will also be in downtown Detroit, starting at 6:08 p.m.

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The Red Wings released the following statement regarding the decision to postpone the game: “Given the heavy traffic expected in downtown Detroit this evening, fans are encouraged to arrive early and allow themselves additional time by securing parking in advance Reserve the Olympic parking spaces by stopping by.” ParkWhiz.com.

Despite winning only three of their eight preseason games, the Wings split their two-game series with the Penguins.

Here's everything you need to know for tonight's home opener:

Detroit Red Wings (41-32-9, 91 in 2023-24) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (38-32-12, 88)

When: Thursday, 8 p.m.

Where: Small Caesars Arena.

TV: Bally Sports Detroit.

Streaming: Fubo (free trial)

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1).

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