As if it wasn't enough that the Detroit Red Wings saw their four-game winning streak come to an end via Thursday’s 2-1 loss at Ottawa to the Senators, Red Wings legends from the great beyond were being punished by game officials. The Wings were as surprised as anyone at the Canadian Tire Centre when during the first period of Thursday’s game, referee Tim Peel assessed a hooking penalty to Detroit’s No. 9. “I started laughing,… Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard said. “That was a little weird.… There hasn’t been a No. 9 in the Wings lineup since April 4, 1971, when Gordie Howe played his final game for the team. On the bench, there was equal puzzlement. “We caught that,… coach Jeff Blashill said. “We weren’t sure if Gordie was coming back.…
Here's the announcement for the penalty on...Gordie Howe?? https://t.co/7IBtzTgI9g
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