Detroit defenseman Mike Green had his first career hat trick and Darren Helm added two goals as the host Red Wings beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday in the final home opener at Joe Louis Arena..
The Red Wings are leaving the venue they have called home since the 1979-80 season next year for a new arena.
“The home opener is one thing for sure, but certainly it felt more a little more a playoff game, given the last home opener in the Joe,” Detroit head coach Jeff Blashill said.