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Look: Tyler Bertuzzi Scores Highlight-Reel Goal against Lightning

Detroit Red Wings opened their season at Little Caesars Arena.

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Tyler Bertuzzi gave the Detroit Red Wings a 2-0 lead against the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. 

The talented forward was able to maneuver the puck between his legs, then split defensemen Victor Hedman and Jan Rutta to put the puck in the net. 

Defenseman Moritz Seider also earned his first NHL assist on Bertuzzi’s goal.

"I'm very excited, a little bit nervous," Bertuzzi told reporters prior to playing in his first preseason game. "I haven't been nervous for a game in a long time. I'm excited to just go out there with the guys and ease my way back into it and having fun playing."

Bertuzzi scored again to give the Red Wings a 3-0 lead, but the Lightning quickly answered to make it a 3-1 game. 

Dylan Larkin honored prior to the opener 

As a result of the global pandemic, Larkin was unable to be honored by the Red Wings former captains formally. 

On Thursday evening, in front of a capacity crowd, a red carpet welcomed former Red Wings captains, including Steve Yzerman, Niklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg.

Larkin was the last player introduced to a loud ovation. 

This season, Marc Staal and Danny DeKeyser will serve as the alternate captains. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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