Twitter Reaction: Fans bid farewell to Joe Louis Arena

Riley Sheahan scored the final goal in the Joe Louis Arena and some of the final octopi were thrown in celebration.

Farewell, Joe.

The final game at Joe Louis Arena was played on Sunday, as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-1 to bring an end to 38 years of Red Wings hockey at the iconic venue.

Red Wings alumni, fans and media packed the arena for its finale on Sunday afternoon.

Here are some of the best photos, video and tweets taken by fans and media as Detroit bids farewell to “The Joe.”

https://twitter.com/JoeLouisArena/status/851158000266080258

https://twitter.com/karin_beebe/status/851197071126388737

https://twitter.com/CoryLupinacci/status/851190753229492224

https://twitter.com/LakenGibson/status/851190489101500417

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