The Detroit Red Wings bid farewell to Joe Louis Arena in style on Sunday.
Home to the red and white since December 1979, the Wings won their final game in the old barn, a 4-1 decision over the New Jersey Devils.
Legends were in tow, as were octopuses. It was also captain Henrik Zetterberg's 1,000th regular-season game. Best of all, Riley Sheahan snapped a 79-game goalless skid, scoring the opening tally of the game and the final goal in the history of the building. How's that for timing?
All in all, a special night, and an occasion worth celebrating despite the end of Detroit's magical 25-season playoff streak.
Here are some of the best photos from a night to remember in downtown Detroit:
Zetterberg, of course, scored in his 1,000th game.
Despite PETA's concerns, octopuses were all over the building Sunday. Tradition dies hard.
Steve Yzerman is the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning now, but he'll always be a Red Wing.
The Joe, as it's known, was named after former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis.
Everyone had a good time but the Devils.
History.
Those steps are special to Red Wings supporters, a right of passage.
Sheahan will go down in history for all the best reasons.
From above.
Salute.
(Photos Courtesy: Action Images, Getty Images)
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