Red Wings, aiming for to end playoff drought, open vs. Pens

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The Detroit Red Wings came achingly close to ending their playoff drought last season.

They hope the experience of playing pressure-packed games will give them an extra boost as they open the new season on Thursday against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

Detroit accumulated 91 points last season but lost a tiebreaker with the Washington Capitals for the eighth and final East