PREVIEW: Red Wings focused on keeping intensity against visiting Penguins

DETROIT -- After a physical road victory against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, the Detroit Red Wings will look to carry over the intensity when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in preseason action on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena.

Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will be broadcast on Bally Sports Detroit Extra and the Red Wings Radio Network (WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit).
In Saturday's 3-0 shutout win, Lucas Raymond had a goal and two assists, while Jakub Vrana and Dylan Larkin also scored against Chicago in a matchup that Raymond labeled as "tough."
"A lot of guys stood up for each other and for themselves," Raymond said. "We played with a lot of energy. I think it's good to play with this intensity as the season opener closes in."

As the Red Wings begin their final week of preseason action, head coach Derek Lalonde said there's been a lot to like throughout the club's first four exhibition games.
"We've done a lot of the right things," Lalonde said. "Our guys are starting to limit some risk in their game while still playing the right way. It's a good sign going forward."

Looking ahead, Lalonde said the focus doesn't change.
"Just keep building on what we've been emphasizing," Lalonde said. "And that's play away from the puck. I think, even in the last two games, that's been improved."
Detroit defeated Pittsburgh, 6-2, at PPG Paints Arena last Tuesday in the Red Wings' preseason opener.

Bertuzzi expected to make preseason debut Monday

Tyler Bertuzzi, who participated in Monday's morning skate, is expected to make his preseason debut against the Penguins.
The 27-year-old forward had been sidelined after suffering an undisclosed early in training camp, but said he's excited to be back skating again.
"Obviously it sucks not being able to play," Bertuzzi said. "But I'm going to get one or two (exhibition games) in to get the feel back as we head into the season."

Bertuzzi said he's also looking forward to getting in-game reps with his teammates.
"It's just a different vibe," Bertuzzi said. "I think everyone is more on the same page and we're buying in as a group. I'm looking forward to contributing to that tonight and getting the systems down."