Article 349RP Views from the Red Wings' 1st regular-season game at Little Caesars Arena

Views from the Red Wings' 1st regular-season game at Little Caesars Arena

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The Detroit Red Wings opened the regular season with a win over the Minnesota Wild inside the friendly confines of the brand new Little Caesars Arena.

Here's a look at some memorable moments from the rink's in-season debut, beginning with some neat views from above:

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Henrik Zetterberg and Mikko Koivu participated in the ceremonial puck drop by Red Wings President Christopher Ilitch, former captain Nicklas Lidstrom, and TV announcer Mickey Redmond.

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Moments later, the two captains met again to begin the game.

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PETA made an attempt to curb Detroit's infamous octopus toss, but four hit the ice prior to puck drop.

Octopus count on the opening faceoff at Little Caesars Arena: Four pic.twitter.com/mxtTELauQ6

- Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 5, 2017

The first goal was scored by Anthony Mantha at 14:40 of the second period. He was promptly mobbed by his linemates.

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Just 23 seconds later, Dylan Larkin found the back of the net.

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All the scoring brought this young fan out of his seat.

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The Red Wings celebrated their 4-2 win, in which Jimmy Howard - featured on the impressive scoreboard - made 37 saves.

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Overall, it was a successful inauguration, and late owner Mike Ilitch would have been very proud.

(Photos courtesy: Action Images)

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