RED WINGS

Final game at The Joe: Red Wings 4, Devils 1

Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg and the rest of the Red Wings celebrate with the fans after the last game at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, April 9, 2017.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg and the rest of the Red Wings celebrate with the fans after the last game at Joe Louis Arena, in Detroit, April 9, 2017.
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Players skate around the ice as the clock hits zero on the last Red Wings game at Joe Louis Arena.
Players skate around the ice as the clock hits zero on the last Red Wings game at Joe Louis Arena.
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Detroit center Riley Sheahan celebrates his second goal of the game in the third period.
Detroit center Riley Sheahan celebrates his second goal of the game in the third period.
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Dave Duran, of Chicago, celebrates after a goal by Detroit center Riley Sheahan in the third period.
Dave Duran, of Chicago, celebrates after a goal by Detroit center Riley Sheahan in the third period.
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Red Wings fans and players celebrate Riley Sheahan's goal in the third period, his second of the game.
Red Wings fans and players celebrate Riley Sheahan's goal in the third period, his second of the game.
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Wings Riley Sheahan celebrates with teammates after his goal in the third period, his second of the game.  NHL Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils, the final game at The Joe, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on April 9, 2017.
Wings Riley Sheahan celebrates with teammates after his goal in the third period, his second of the game. NHL Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils, the final game at The Joe, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on April 9, 2017.
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Detroit celebrates a goal by center Riley Sheahan in the third period. It was his second of the game.
Detroit celebrates a goal by center Riley Sheahan in the third period. It was his second of the game.
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Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg and the rest of the Red Wings celebrate with the fans after the game.
Detroit left wing Henrik Zetterberg and the rest of the Red Wings celebrate with the fans after the game.
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Dave Duran, of Chicago, celebrates after a goal by Detroit center Riley Sheahan in the third period.
Dave Duran, of Chicago, celebrates after a goal by Detroit center Riley Sheahan in the third period.
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Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard raises his stick to the fans after the game.
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard raises his stick to the fans after the game.
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The Red wings raise their sticks to the fans after the game.
The Red wings raise their sticks to the fans after the game.
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Mike Bolden of Detroit stares at some of the hardware the Detroit Red Wings have acquired over the years.  NHL Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils, the final game at The Joe, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on April 9, 2017.
Mike Bolden of Detroit stares at some of the hardware the Detroit Red Wings have acquired over the years. NHL Detroit Red Wings vs. New Jersey Devils, the final game at The Joe, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan on April 9, 2017.
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From left, Scotty Bowman, Vladimir Konstantinov, and Doug Brown hanging out in the Zamboni tunnel before the start of the postgame ceremonies.
From left, Scotty Bowman, Vladimir Konstantinov, and Doug Brown hanging out in the Zamboni tunnel before the start of the postgame ceremonies.
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Red Wings fans celebrate a goal by Tomas Tatar in the first period.
Red Wings fans celebrate a goal by Tomas Tatar in the first period.
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Building Manager Al Sobotka poses with the on-ice officials before the game.
Building Manager Al Sobotka poses with the on-ice officials before the game.
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Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar scoops up a loose puck in the first period.
Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar scoops up a loose puck in the first period.
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(From left) Emma Andersson, Love Zetterberg, Ted Lindsay, Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall, and Justin Abdelkader take part in a pregame ceremony honoring Henrik Zetterberg for his 1,000th game.
(From left) Emma Andersson, Love Zetterberg, Ted Lindsay, Henrik Zetterberg, Niklas Kronwall, and Justin Abdelkader take part in a pregame ceremony honoring Henrik Zetterberg for his 1,000th game.
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Former Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman takes part in the ceremonial puck drop before the game.
Former Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman takes part in the ceremonial puck drop before the game.
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Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader tries to get the puck past New Jersey goalie Cory Schneider in the first period.
Detroit left wing Justin Abdelkader tries to get the puck past New Jersey goalie Cory Schneider in the first period.
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Detroit center Riley Sheahan tries to deflect the puck past New Jersey goalie Cory Schneider in the first period.
Detroit center Riley Sheahan tries to deflect the puck past New Jersey goalie Cory Schneider in the first period.
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Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stops a shot by New Jersey center Travis Zajac in the first period.
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stops a shot by New Jersey center Travis Zajac in the first period.
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Detroit center Riley Sheahan, left is congratulated by teammate Xavier Ouellet after Sheahan scored his first goal of the season in the first period.
Detroit center Riley Sheahan, left is congratulated by teammate Xavier Ouellet after Sheahan scored his first goal of the season in the first period.
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The Red Wings mob teammate Riley Sheahan (No. 15) after he scored his first goal of the season in the first period.
The Red Wings mob teammate Riley Sheahan (No. 15) after he scored his first goal of the season in the first period.
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Ice crew member Maria Rotondo scoops up two octopi that were thrown onto the ice in the first period.
Ice crew member Maria Rotondo scoops up two octopi that were thrown onto the ice in the first period.
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Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar celebrates his first period goal.
Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar celebrates his first period goal.
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The puck flies past Devils goal tender Cory Schneider, shot by Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg for a score in the second period.
The puck flies past Devils goal tender Cory Schneider, shot by Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg for a score in the second period.
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Red Wings Gustav Nyquist and Riley Sheahan gather around captain Henrik Zetterberg after his goal in the second period to make it 3-0.
Red Wings Gustav Nyquist and Riley Sheahan gather around captain Henrik Zetterberg after his goal in the second period to make it 3-0.
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Red Wings players gather around captain Henrik Zetterberg after his goal in the second period to make it 3-0.
Red Wings players gather around captain Henrik Zetterberg after his goal in the second period to make it 3-0.
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Detroit Red Wings alumni Larry Murphy and Dino Ciccarelli take to the ice, cleaning during a timeout in the second period.
Detroit Red Wings alumni Larry Murphy and Dino Ciccarelli take to the ice, cleaning during a timeout in the second period.
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Wings Jimmy Howard pulls in the puck with Devils Miles Wood on the doorstep in the second period.
Wings Jimmy Howard pulls in the puck with Devils Miles Wood on the doorstep in the second period.
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Detroit Red Wing alumni Tomas Holstrom takes to the ice, cleaning with other alumni during timeout in the second period.
Detroit Red Wing alumni Tomas Holstrom takes to the ice, cleaning with other alumni during timeout in the second period.
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An octopus flies to the ice from the stands as Red Wings great Darren McCarty and other alumni took to cleaning the ice during a timeout in the second period.
An octopus flies to the ice from the stands as Red Wings great Darren McCarty and other alumni took to cleaning the ice during a timeout in the second period.
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Al Sobotka takes an octopus from former Red Wings Dino Ciccarelli after Ciccarelli and other alumni took to cleaning the ice during a timeout.
Al Sobotka takes an octopus from former Red Wings Dino Ciccarelli after Ciccarelli and other alumni took to cleaning the ice during a timeout.
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Al Sobotka takes an octopus for a fling after Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg picked up a score in the second period.
Al Sobotka takes an octopus for a fling after Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg picked up a score in the second period.
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Al Sobotka takes an octopus for a fling after Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg picked up a score in the second period.
Al Sobotka takes an octopus for a fling after Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg picked up a score in the second period.
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Some slightly overqualified ice cleaners took to the ice in the second period, including Red Wings great Dino Ciccarelli.
Some slightly overqualified ice cleaners took to the ice in the second period, including Red Wings great Dino Ciccarelli.
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Former Red Wing Darren McCarty celebrates after Henrik Zetterberg scored in the second period.
Former Red Wing Darren McCarty celebrates after Henrik Zetterberg scored in the second period.
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Building Manager Al Sobotka brings in an octopus that was thrown onto the ice in the second period.
Building Manager Al Sobotka brings in an octopus that was thrown onto the ice in the second period.
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Former Red Wing Larry Murphy helps scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wing Larry Murphy helps scrape the ice in the second period.
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Former Red Wing Joey Kocur helps scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wing Joey Kocur helps scrape the ice in the second period.
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Former Red Wing Dino Ciccarelli high-fives Building Manager Al Sobotka while helping to scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wing Dino Ciccarelli high-fives Building Manager Al Sobotka while helping to scrape the ice in the second period.
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Building Manager Al Sobotka twirls an octopus in the second period.
Building Manager Al Sobotka twirls an octopus in the second period.
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Former Red Wing Darren McCarty helps scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wing Darren McCarty helps scrape the ice in the second period.
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Former Red Wings Darren McCarty, left, and Tomas Holmstrom, far right, help scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wings Darren McCarty, left, and Tomas Holmstrom, far right, help scrape the ice in the second period.
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Former Red Wing Dino Ciccarelli twirls an octopus before giving it to Al Sobotka while helping to scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wing Dino Ciccarelli twirls an octopus before giving it to Al Sobotka while helping to scrape the ice in the second period.
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Wings Xavier Ouellet gets hit with the puck in front of Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard in the second period.
Wings Xavier Ouellet gets hit with the puck in front of Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard in the second period.
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Building Manager Al Sobotka twirls an octopus in the second period.
Building Manager Al Sobotka twirls an octopus in the second period.
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Building Manager Al Sobotka twirls an octopus in the second period.
Building Manager Al Sobotka twirls an octopus in the second period.
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Former Red Wings Darren McCarty and Tomas Holmstrom help scrape the ice in the second period.
Former Red Wings Darren McCarty and Tomas Holmstrom help scrape the ice in the second period.
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Wings Riley Sheahan puts in his second goal of the goal, this one past Devils goalie Cory Schneider in the third period.
Wings Riley Sheahan puts in his second goal of the goal, this one past Devils goalie Cory Schneider in the third period.
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Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stop a shot by New Jersey center Adam Henrique in the second period.
Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stop a shot by New Jersey center Adam Henrique in the second period.
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Fans cheer during the third period.
Fans cheer during the third period.
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Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar scoops up a loose puck in front of New Jersey defenseman Michael Kapla in the second period.
Detroit left wing Tomas Tatar scoops up a loose puck in front of New Jersey defenseman Michael Kapla in the second period.
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Fans cheer during the third period.
Fans cheer during the third period.
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Detroit defenseman Xavier Ouellet tangles with New Jersey center Pavel Zacha in front of Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard in the second period.
Detroit defenseman Xavier Ouellet tangles with New Jersey center Pavel Zacha in front of Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard in the second period.
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