Red Wings set preseason schedule; first Little Caesars Arena game Sept. 23 Red Wings play home-and-home series with Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Toronto

Helene St. James | Detroit Free Press

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The first Detroit Red Wings game – an exhibition game – at the new Little Caesars Arena will take place Sept. 23.

The Wings released their eight-game warm-up schedule today, featuring home-and-home games with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins and, of course, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Wings start with three games on the road: Sept. 19 at Boston, Sept. 20 at Pittsburgh, and Sept. 21 at Chicago. The first game at the new barn is against the Bruins. The Wings also host the Penguins on Sept. 25, and the Blackhawks on Sept. 28.

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The Leafs come to town on Sept. 29, with the Wings playing the Leafs on Sept. 30.

2017-18 Red Wings preseason schedule

Sept. 19: at Boston, 7 p.m.

Sept. 20: at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Sept. 21: at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: vs. Boston, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25: vs. Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 28: vs. Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 29: vs. Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30: at Toronto, 7 p.m.

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