The Wings came into the night still looking for their first win, and hoping that the Ducks (missing Kesler, Getzlaf, Perry, Eaves, and Kase) could provide. It was a night to celebrate in Anaheim, what with it being the 25th Anniversary of their first game, which was against Detroit. In commemoration of the event they wore those hideous purple/teal/black monstrosities, which really just serves as a reminder that Ducks have never in their history really been sure what their signature color should be.

Unfortunately, it didn't break the Wings way. Here’s how it went down:

First Period

45 seconds into the game Nyquist got called for slashing Lindholm’s stick while competing for the puck.