Red Wings vs. Penguins: Raymond Got A Crosby Jersey as a Kid…Still Has It

Game Facts

Who: Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh

Where: Little Caesars Arena

When: 7:30 p.m.

TV/Radio: TNT/97.1 FM

Records: Red Wings 2-1-0, Penguins 2-1-0

Things to Look For

#RedWings with an optional skate before tonight’s game against the Penguins (7:30, TNT). Husso in starter’s net as Lalonde indicated yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ebDQ2NOeBg

— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) October 18, 2023

Tonight’s game marks Pittsburgh’s only visit to Little Caesars Arena during the regular season. …

Lucas Raymond grew up in Sweden, but was a Sidney Crosby fan growing up. The 21-year-old had a Crosby jersey, too. “I think everyone did,” he said Tuesday. “I watched him a lot. I actually have a jersey from him at home. He’s a great player, he’s fun to watch and just plays the right way.”…

Jeff Petry may or may not be on the ice tonight for the Red Wings after being a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Coach Derek Lalonde says a decision on sits tonight, if anyone, will come after warmups. Petry was on the ice for the pregame skate today, while Olli Maatta and Shayne Gostisbehere were not.  Lalonde said he learned two unidentified defensemen were “dinged up,” but says having seven on the roster is a good thing. “Usually when you get news like that in the morning, I wouldn’t say panic but it’s the last thing you want to hear,” he said. “Again, with what we have it’ll be seamless after warmups.” …

Robby Fabbri is out again tonight but Lalonde expects him back this weekend. That c0uld mean the end of Austin Czarnik’s latest stint with the Red Wings after beginning the season in Grand Rapids. …

Even though it’s very early in the season, the Red Wings and Penguins might ultimately have more on the line than just a simple win or loss come April. …

Former Red Wings forward Adam Erne had to wait unitl September to get an offer from the Edmonton Oilers.  Salary cap pressures ar forcing some teams to trim their rosters this season. …