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Last Red Wings-Maple Leafs game at Joe Louis Arena stirs nostalgia

Jimmy Howard wants his stool. Dylan Larkin might try to sneak away with a picture.

The Detroit Red Wings are in the twilight days of Joe Louis Arena, with sunset coming next Sunday in the season finale. Today saw the Joe with Original Six rival Toronto Maple Leafs on the docket, leading to a nostalgic pair of morning skates.

“Whenever these teams meet, it makes for an exciting game,” Howard said. “You know the fans are going to be into it.

The Detroit Red Wings play their final home opener

“It’s one of the last times we are going to do the walk from our vehicles down here to the dressing room.