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Mike Green scores first career hat trick during Red Wings final home opener at Joe Louis Arena

By Ian Oland

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October 17, 2016 10:39 pm

Former Capital Mike Green just scored his first career hat trick on a historic night. During the Red Wings final home opener at Joe Louis Arena, Green scored a goal in each period, notching his first three-point night since March 8 against the Columbus Blue Jackets (three assists).

First Goal

Green’s first goal came after the Wings defenseman wristed a shot that squeaked over the shoulder of Andrew Hammond.

Second Goal

Later in the second period, Green scored one of his patented power play goals, one-timing a shot low to the ice past the Hamburglar.

Hat Trick Goal

Finally, in the third, Green skated the puck aggressively to the middle of the ice and unleashed a wrist shot to the top corner of the net.

The Red Wings would defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-1.

During the game, the organization also honored NHL Hall of Famer Gordie Howe who died on June 10.

Jeff Daniels also narrated a video package honoring the 37-year-old arena where the Red Wings won four Stanley Cups.

Headline photo: Bruce Bennett

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