The Red Wings lost their first game of the season tonight 5-4 in OT to the Colorado Avalanche. Johan Franzen had a good game netting 2 goals in regulation, but the Av's answered every time and forced a shootout after weathering the storm in OT. The Wings shooters couldn't beat Budaj in the shootout and when they did they found post, Brandon Yip would eventually make a nice move and beat Jim Howard high glove side to win it. With the overtime lose the wings manage to get a point and remain in 1st place in their division early in the season. I understand that its only 3 games into the season but with a 3-1 lead at home in the 2nd period you have to be able to fight off the other team for the win. But the real news of the day was the announcement that Kirk Maltby has officially retired. The 17 year NHL vet started out the year on waivers and made the decision to retire rather then play in Grand Rapids this season. He was an integral part of the Wings 4 Stanley Cup winning teams playing on the infamous Grind Line with Kris Draper and Darren McCarty and later on lines with other grinder type players but never far away from Draps. He ends his career with 1,072 games played, 128 goals, and 132 assists. He will always be a fan favorite here in Detroit for his grittiness and toughness and will hold a special place in hearts of all Wing fans because of his connection to the city. Congratulations on a very successful and memorable career Malts and all the best in the future.
Goodnight from the greatest sports city in the world and here is an example of why we love Kirk Maltby here in Detroit
Drew in the D
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