Green’s 1st hat trick helps Red Wings beat Senators 5-1
DETROIT — Mike Green had the best game of his career offensively, allowing Detroit Red Wings fans to truly celebrate the last home opener at Joe Louis Arena.
Green scored three times for his first hat trick and Darren Helm had two goals to help Detroit beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Monday night.
The Red Wings are leaving the venue they have called home since the 1979-80 season next year for a new arena nearby. Red-and-white clad fans filed into the arena that has been the home of four of the franchise’s Stanley Cup-winning teams ready to celebrate and they weren’t disappointed.
“You could feel the energy of the fans,” Green said. “That led right into the opening ceremony, in through the intros and then the game. We were excited and wanted to put on a good show.”