Interesting Trivia On NHL - Detroit Red Wings

Darren McCarty scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal for the Detroit Red Wings in 1997.

Brian Rafalski is the correct answer because he was a Detroit Red Wing defender who scored a point in each of the first seven games of the 2008-09 season. This means that he contributed offensively in every game during that time period.

Henrik Zetterberg is the correct answer because he had at least one point in each of the first 17 games of the 2007-08 season. This means that he contributed to the team's offense by either scoring a goal or assisting on a goal in every game during that period. Zetterberg's consistent performance in the early part of the season demonstrates his skill and ability to contribute offensively for the Detroit Red Wings.

Dominik Hasek won two Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings.

Chris Chelios began the 2008-09 NHL season as the oldest player in the league at the age of 46. This means that he had surpassed all other players in terms of age, making him the oldest active player at that time.

Niklas Kronwall was the only Detroit Red Wing named to the All-Star Team at the 2005 World Championship.

Tomas Holmstrom had 34 points in the regular season of 1997-98 but only managed to score 19 points in the playoffs. This suggests that he had a significant drop in performance during the playoffs compared to the regular season.

In 2008, Dominik Hasek moved into 10th place in all-time wins, surpassing Mike Vernon. This means that Hasek achieved more victories in his career than Vernon, placing him higher on the list of goalies with the most wins.

Dallas Drake is the correct answer because he played his 1,000th NHL game in 2008 and retired after the season. The other players listed, Dominik Hasek, Mathieu Schneider, and Robert Lang, did not retire after the 2008 season or reach their 1,000th NHL game in that year.

Darren McCarty is the correct answer because he is the father of a Detroit Red Wing player who wrote "Rinkside" about their family's battle with cancer. This suggests that McCarty has a personal connection to the Detroit Red Wings and has shared his experiences through writing.

Mikael Samuelsson signed with the Detroit Red Wings in 2005 after playing for the Florida Panthers.

The "lucky" 2008 playoff tie of Detroit Red Wings Coach Mike Babcock was from McGill University. This suggests that Babcock had a successful and fortunate experience during the playoffs in 2008, possibly due to his coaching strategies or the performance of his team. McGill University is known for its strong hockey program, so it is likely that Babcock's ties to the university played a role in his success during that particular playoff season.

Derek Meech was the 229th overall draft choice for the Detroit Red Wings in 2002. Despite being a late draft pick, he was able to make an impact and win the Rookie of the Year award in 2008. This shows that Meech was able to exceed expectations and perform at a high level in his first year with the Red Wings.

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Niklas Kronwall led all defenseman with 15 points in the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs.