DETROIT, MI (WTVB) – The Detroit Red Wings have released their schedule for 2016-17, the team’s last season at Joe Louis Arena. Detroit begins the regular season on the road with games against the Tampa Bay Lightning October 13 and the Florida Panthers October 15 before the home opener on October 17 against the Ottawa Senators.
Highlights include ten home games against Original Six teams and an outdoor game in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on New Year’s Day in the NHL Centennial Classic.
The final regular season game at Joe Louis Arena is set for April 9, 2017 as the Red Wings host the New Jersey Devils.