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.
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.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Anthony Mantha (39) shoots the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Detroit. (AP PhotoCarlos Osorio)
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.
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel greets teammates after scoring during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Detroit. (AP PhotoCarlos Osorio)
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) and Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Detroit. (AP PhotoCarlos Osorio)