Watch: Red Wings honor Zetterberg ahead of captain's 1,000th game
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Congrats, Z! pic.twitter.com/KLVIBI0Mzo
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 9, 2017
It was a big day at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday.
Not only were the Detroit Red Wings hosting their final game at the rink, but captain Henrik Zetterberg was making his 1,000th NHL appearance.
Zetterberg was honored with the above video prior to puck drop, and also received a couple swanky gifts.
Chris Ilitch gives Zetterberg a Rolex. Teammates give Zetterberg a golf trip.
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) April 9, 2017
Zetterberg was drafted 210th overall in 1999, and recorded 325 goals and 577 assists in 999 games, all with the Red Wings.