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It’s a New Year’s Eve showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey! Each day we take a look at the NHL’s upcoming games,

DETROIT -- Before ringing in the 2025 calendar year, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve game, presented by Planet Fitness.

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The puck drops just after 8 p.m. So, an early Happy New Year, too. The Penguins were commanding Sunday, claiming a 3-0 lead over the New York Islanders by midway through the third period. However, a good goal and a fluky goal closed the Islanders’ gap before the Penguins retook control.

The Red Wings opened December on a six-game losing streak and have struggled throughout the month. Most recently Detroit ended a four-game losing stretch with a 4-