Detroit’s Steve Ott scored a tiebreaking goal in the second period, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 victory at PPG Paints Arena.
The loss snapped a nine-game regulation unbeaten streak for the Penguins, who missed a chance to move within three points of first-place Washington in the Metropolitan Division standings.
The win pulled the Red Wings out of last place in the Eastern Conference.
Of the team’s injured players, Coach Mike Sullivan said winger Conor Sheary (upper body) continues skating on his own. He said defenseman Justin Schultz (concussion) and winger Bryan Rust (upper body) are “status quo.”
The Penguins honored Sidney Crosby for reaching 1,000 career points before the game. His teammates presented him with a gold stick in the locker room. Owner Mario Lemieux gave him a plaque in an on-ice ceremony.
The Pens are in Carolina tomorrow night at 7.