Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and J.T. Compher

Detroit Red Wings celebrate New Year's Eve with 4-2 win over Pittsburgh Penguins
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Penguins in the final game of 2024 thanks to J.T. Compher's go-ahead power-play goal in the third period.
Compher’s power-play goal lifts Red Wings past Penguins 4-2
J.T. Compher scored the go-ahead goal on the power play with 5:34 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
J.T. Compher scores late, Red Wings upend Penguins
J.T. Compher scored his fifth goal, a power-play goal, at 14 minutes, 26 seconds of the third period, giving the Wings a 3-2 lead. Erik Gustafsson's shot from the point hit the crossbar then glanced off goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic's back before landing in the crease. Compher got to the puck first and slid it home, giving the Wings the lead.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-16-5) have won 10 of their last 15 games and have points in 11 of them. The team even briefly occupied a playoff spot after a win on Sunday. The new commitment to defense and structure will get a solid test against the Detroit Red Wings (14-18-4) at Little Caesars Arena Tuesday.
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Compher breaks tie in 3rd, Red Wings defeat Penguins
Compher put Detroit ahead 3-2 with a power-play goal at 14:26 of the third period. Erik Gustafsson ’s point shot hit the post and Alex Nedeljkovic ’s back, then slid toward the line. Compher was the first to react and pushed it in.
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