GAME RECAP: Penguins at Red Wings () | Crosby Achieves 1,500 NHL Points

The Pittsburgh Penguins hit the road to take on the Detroit Red Wings. Pittsburgh got on the board first, half-way into the 1st period, with a goal from Alex Nylander. With just 1.5 seconds left in the period Sidney Crosby buried his patented backhand and the Penguins took the 2-0 lead. In the 2nd period, Danton Heinen found the back of the net, giving the Penguins a 3-goal lead. The Red Wings answered back with a goal from Pius Suter, and the middle frame ends 3-1, Penguins. In the 3rd period, Sidney Crosby got a power-play goal and becomes the 15th player in NHL history to record 1,500 points. With three points today, Sidney Crosby becomes the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to 1,500 points. Evgeni Malkin tallied another point for the Penguins with 7 minutes left in the game. The Game ends 5-1 Penguins. SUBSCRIBE to be among the first to see new Penguins content by clicking here: