DETROIT (AP) — Pittsburgh missed out on a chance to clinch a playoff spot when Tyler Bertuzzi led the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the Penguins on Tuesday night.
Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist as the Red Wings (32-38-10) earned their sixth consecutive win. He became the first player in franchise history with four consecutive three-point games. He has five goals and eight assists during a five-game point streak.
Tyler Bertuzzi became the first player in @DetroitRedWings franchise history to record 3+ points in four consecutive games. #NHLStats #PITvsDET pic.twitter.com/XHz0BcKWhc
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL)
April 3, 2019 Detroit also got two goals from Anthony Mantha, who has five goals and seven assists during a six-game point streak. Dylan Larkin had three assists, and Jimmy Howard made 38 saves.
The Red Wings also announced a two-year contract extension for coach Jeff Blashill on Tuesday morning. This was the final season of Blashill's four-year deal.
Phil Kessel scored for Pittsburgh, and Matt Murray stopped 22 shots.
