RED WINGS

Red Wings 5, Senators 1

Detroit defenseman Mike Green, right, celebrates his first period goal during the Red Wings home opener against the Ottawa Senators  at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, Oct. 17, 2016. Green earned a hat trick in the Wings' 5-1 win.
Detroit defenseman Mike Green, right, celebrates his first period goal during the Red Wings home opener against the Ottawa Senators at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, Oct. 17, 2016. Green earned a hat trick in the Wings' 5-1 win.
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Detroit center Riley Sheahan is hit by Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf as a goal by Detroit defenseman Mike Green slips into the net in the third period.  It was Green's third goal of the game.
Detroit center Riley Sheahan is hit by Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf as a goal by Detroit defenseman Mike Green slips into the net in the third period. It was Green's third goal of the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit  Red Wings center Darren Helm slips the puck past Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot for a first period goal during the   Red Wings  home opener at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, Oct. 17, 2016.
Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm slips the puck past Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot for a first period goal during the Red Wings home opener at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, Oct. 17, 2016.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
(from left) Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist, center Darren Helm, and defenseman Xavier Ouellet celebrate Helm's first period goal.
(from left) Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist, center Darren Helm, and defenseman Xavier Ouellet celebrate Helm's first period goal.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
The players are introduced before the start of the game.
The players are introduced before the start of the game.
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The players are introduced before the start of the game.
The players are introduced before the start of the game.
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Fans hold up the number 9 in tribute to Red Wing Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, who died this summer.
Fans hold up the number 9 in tribute to Red Wing Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, who died this summer.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Fans hold up the number 9 in tribute to Red Wing Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, who died this summer.
Fans hold up the number 9 in tribute to Red Wing Hall of Famer Gordie Howe, who died this summer.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit defenseman Xavier Ouellet tries to steal the puck away from Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond in the first period.
Detroit defenseman Xavier Ouellet tries to steal the puck away from Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond in the first period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Detroit center Riley Sheahan battle for the puck in the first period.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson and Detroit center Riley Sheahan battle for the puck in the first period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
The Red Wings went 5-2 with left wing Thomas Vanek in the lineup.
The Red Wings went 5-2 with left wing Thomas Vanek in the lineup.
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Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson and Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf get into a fight in the first period.
Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson and Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf get into a fight in the first period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit center Frans Nielsen and Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard battle for the puck in the first period.
Detroit center Frans Nielsen and Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard battle for the puck in the first period.
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Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist keeps the puck away from Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris in the first period.
Detroit right wing Gustav Nyquist keeps the puck away from Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris in the first period.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg keeps the puck away from Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith in the first period.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg keeps the puck away from Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith in the first period.
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Detroit defenseman Mike Green moves the puck around Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman in the first period.
Detroit defenseman Mike Green moves the puck around Ottawa Senators defenseman Chris Wideman in the first period.
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Gustav Nyquist
Gustav Nyquist
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Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar tries to get the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond in the second period.
Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar tries to get the puck past Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond in the second period.
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Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek stops a shot by Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pagea  in the second period.
Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek stops a shot by Ottawa Senators center Jean-Gabriel Pagea in the second period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit defenseman Xavier Ouellet, left, and goalie Petr Mrazek keep Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard away from the puck in the second period.
Detroit defenseman Xavier Ouellet, left, and goalie Petr Mrazek keep Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard away from the puck in the second period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan is stopped by Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek and defenseman Mike Green in the second period.
Ottawa Senators right wing Bobby Ryan is stopped by Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek and defenseman Mike Green in the second period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit  Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg high-fives fans at Joe Louis Arena during a  red carpet  arrival for the team before the home opener against  the Ottawa Senators    Oct. 17, 2016.  The Wings will be playing their final season at The Joe before moving to their new home at the Little Caesars Arena in the fall of 2017.
Detroit Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg high-fives fans at Joe Louis Arena during a red carpet arrival for the team before the home opener against the Ottawa Senators Oct. 17, 2016. The Wings will be playing their final season at The Joe before moving to their new home at the Little Caesars Arena in the fall of 2017.
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Detroit center Andreas Athanasiou keeps the puck away from Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil in the second period.
Detroit center Andreas Athanasiou keeps the puck away from Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil in the second period.
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Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader is tripped up by Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris in the second period.
Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader is tripped up by Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris in the second period.
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Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader looks for a way around the Ottawa defense in the second period.
Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader looks for a way around the Ottawa defense in the second period.
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Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson and center Luke Glendening sign autographs for fans at the arena during a red carpet arrival for the team before the game.
Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson and center Luke Glendening sign autographs for fans at the arena during a red carpet arrival for the team before the game.
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Fans wait for the arrival of the Red Wings on a red carpet set up outside Joe Louis Arena.
Fans wait for the arrival of the Red Wings on a red carpet set up outside Joe Louis Arena.
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Twenty-one-month old Tanner Hunt, of Tuscon, Ariz.,. waits for the arrival of the Red Wings.
Twenty-one-month old Tanner Hunt, of Tuscon, Ariz.,. waits for the arrival of the Red Wings.
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Detroit defenseman Alexey Marchenko high-fives fans at the arena during  the red carpet arrivals.
Detroit defenseman Alexey Marchenko high-fives fans at the arena during the red carpet arrivals.
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Detroit center Steve Ott high-fives fans at the arena during a  red carpet  arrival for the team before the game.
Detroit center Steve Ott high-fives fans at the arena during a red carpet arrival for the team before the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit center Dylan Larkin, front, and teammate Luke Glendening high-five fans at the arena during a  red carpet arrival for the team before the game.
Detroit center Dylan Larkin, front, and teammate Luke Glendening high-five fans at the arena during a red carpet arrival for the team before the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Nick Corbishdale (far left) of Grosse Pointe Woods enjoys a pre-game beer inside a typically-packed Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grill before the Red Wings' final home opener at nearby Joe Louis Arena.
Nick Corbishdale (far left) of Grosse Pointe Woods enjoys a pre-game beer inside a typically-packed Tommy's Detroit Bar and Grill before the Red Wings' final home opener at nearby Joe Louis Arena.
John T. Greilick, The Detroit News
A decked-out bunch of Red Wings fans, including Andy Sanford (center) with son Landon, 5, and wife Mary Sanford (right) of Manistee and their friends Diana Mansfield (left) of Midland and her son Ryan Keller of Lansing walk past the Anchor Bar on Fort Street in downtown Detroit before the Red Wings' game against the Ottawa Senators, their final home opener at The Joe.
A decked-out bunch of Red Wings fans, including Andy Sanford (center) with son Landon, 5, and wife Mary Sanford (right) of Manistee and their friends Diana Mansfield (left) of Midland and her son Ryan Keller of Lansing walk past the Anchor Bar on Fort Street in downtown Detroit before the Red Wings' game against the Ottawa Senators, their final home opener at The Joe.
John T. Greilick, Detroit News
Two Zetterbergs, a Kronwall, Osgood and Franzen stroll along Fort Street in downtown Detroit before the Red Wings home opener. Actually it's (left to right) Landon Sanford, 5, his dad Andy Sanford (center) and mom Mary Sanford (55) of Manistee with their friends Diana Mansfield (30) of Midland and her son Ryan Keller (93) of Lansing.
Two Zetterbergs, a Kronwall, Osgood and Franzen stroll along Fort Street in downtown Detroit before the Red Wings home opener. Actually it's (left to right) Landon Sanford, 5, his dad Andy Sanford (center) and mom Mary Sanford (55) of Manistee with their friends Diana Mansfield (30) of Midland and her son Ryan Keller (93) of Lansing.
John T. Greilick, Detroit News
Detroit center Andreas Athanasiou looks for an open man in the third period.
Detroit center Andreas Athanasiou looks for an open man in the third period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit center Andreas Athanasiou shoots the puck into the goalie's chest in the third period.
Detroit center Andreas Athanasiou shoots the puck into the goalie's chest in the third period.
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Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil and Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader get into a fight in the third period Oct. 17.
Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil and Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader get into a fight in the third period Oct. 17.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard and Detroit left wing Drew Miller battle for the puck in the third period.
Ottawa Senators center Derick Brassard and Detroit left wing Drew Miller battle for the puck in the third period.
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Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek pounces on the puck ahead of Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith in the third period.
Detroit goalie Petr Mrazek pounces on the puck ahead of Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith in the third period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
(From left) Detroit center Luke Glendening, defenseman Mike Green, defenseman Danny DeKeyser, and center Frans Nielsen celebrate Green's third goal of the game in front of Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone in the third period.
(From left) Detroit center Luke Glendening, defenseman Mike Green, defenseman Danny DeKeyser, and center Frans Nielsen celebrate Green's third goal of the game in front of Ottawa Senators right wing Mark Stone in the third period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Members of the ice crew pick up hats thrown onto the ice after Detroit defenseman Mike Green scored his third goal of the game in the third period.
Members of the ice crew pick up hats thrown onto the ice after Detroit defenseman Mike Green scored his third goal of the game in the third period.
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Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar scoops up the puck during a scrum in the third period.
Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar scoops up the puck during a scrum in the third period.
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Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar gets pushed into the ice by Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot in the third period.
Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar gets pushed into the ice by Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot in the third period.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson, right, high-fives his teammates after the game.
Detroit defenseman Jonathan Ericsson, right, high-fives his teammates after the game.
David Guralnick, Detroit News
Mike Green was named the No. 1 star of the game after scoring a hat trick.
Mike Green was named the No. 1 star of the game after scoring a hat trick.
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