"Bottom 6 is still trash": Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-goal loss to Detroit Red Wings has fans pointing fingers at Pens depth players

In a Wednesday night showdown, the Pittsburgh Penguins found themselves facing off against a resilient Detroit Red Wings team at Little Caesars Arena. The result was a 6-3 loss for the Penguins, leaving fans pondering the performance of the team's depth players.

Alex DeBrincat was undoubtedly the star of the night, securing two goals and an assist for the Red Wings, leading them to their third consecutive victory. DeBrincat's offensive prowess proved too much for the Penguins to handle.

Andrew Copp, with his two crucial goals, and Dylan Larkin's three assists, added to the Red Wings' offensive firepower. Ville Husso's remarkable performance in the net, with 29 saves, cemented the victory for Detroit.

For the Penguins, Erik Karlsson's goal and two assists demonstrated a glimpse of their offensive potential, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Tristan Jarry, with 23 saves, fought valiantly in the crease but couldn't stave off the Red Wings' relentless attacks.

Following the Pittsburgh Penguins' loss, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to express their thoughts and concerns. Many pointed to the Penguins' struggles with depth scoring as a significant issue, urging the supporting cast to step up and contribute more to the team's success:

With a record of 2-2-0, the Pittsburgh Penguins are undoubtedly a strong team, but this defeat serves as a reminder that every player's performance counts in the quest for success in the NHL.

Detroit Red Wings soar over Pittsburgh Penguins

In a hard-fought battle between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings, the Penguins ended up on the losing side, falling 6-3 to their opponents.

The game began with a strong start for the Penguins, as Evgeni Malkin netted an early goal just 53 seconds into the first period off a beautiful cross-slot pass from Reilly Smith. However, the Red Wings swiftly responded, with Alex DeBrincat tying the game at 1-1 at 12:23, tapping in a backdoor pass from Austin Czarnik.

As the contest continued, the Red Wings took control. Ben Chiarot put them ahead 2-1 at 5:21 in the second period, and Mason Copp extended the lead to 3-1 at 15:42 with a redirection of Jeff Petry's shot. A pivotal moment came when Jordan Binnington made an impressive point-blank save on Sidney Crosby's creative between-the-legs shot. The Penguins were unable to recover as David Perron scored a power-play goal at 17:49, making it 4-1.

Although the Penguins attempted a comeback, with Erik Karlsson scoring at 3:37 in the third period and Bryan Rust cutting the deficit to 4-3 at 13:03, it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Mason Copp's empty-net goal at 18:28, combined with a late power-play empty-netter from DeBrincat at 18:49, sealed the win for the Red Wings, leaving the Penguins to regroup and reflect on the defeat.