The Red Wings and Montreal Maroons have the record for the longest game in NHL history. On March 24, 1936, the two teams played a game that lasted 176 minutes and 30 seconds. Detroit won the game,1-0, in six overtimes.
Red Wing forward Bob Probert was a force on the ice, both offensively and physically. During the 1987-1988 season, he led the NHL in penalty minutes with 398. He also had 29 goals and 33 assists for 62 points in 74 games. Probert also made his only All-Star game appearance during his career year.
Detroit forward Joe Kocur holds the Red Wings record for most penalty minutes in one period with 37 against the St. Louis Blues on November 2. 1985. Kocur would lead the league in penalty minutes with 377, 180 of those thanks to his 36 fighting majors.
As an original six-team, Detroit has been around for a long time. As a matter of fact, they have a record of 3,021-2,614-815-193, good for 7,050 points in their 96-year history. The Red Wings have the sixth highest win % of all time at .516. Their 3,021 wins rank fourth all-time behind the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Boston Bruins.
NHL Hall of Famer and current Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman was a gifted passer and offensive producer. He also liked to shoot the puck. Yzerman has a career of 4,602 shots, leading the league with 388 shots from 1988-1989. He also has a career shooting % of 15%, which ranks 115th all-time.
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