03/04 RS: Ana @ Det Highlights - 12/3/03 (Fedorov's Return)

Anaheim Mighty Ducks @ Detroit Red Wings. December 3rd, 2003. Sergei Fedorov's first game back at Joe Louis Arena after signing with Anaheim in free agency.
FSD Feed
Commentators - Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond
Starting Goalies
Ana - J.S. Giguere
Det - Manny Legace
Records going into the game
Ana - 8-8-4-5
Det - 14-9-2-0
1st Period (0:00 - 6:49)
1:59 - Fedorov hears the boos
2:48 - Giguere save on Bootland
2:55 - Shanahan shot off the crossbar
3:09 - Legace breakaway save on Sykora
3:54 - Mark Mowers' First Goal as a Red Wing (1-0 Det)
4:40 - Giguere save on Williams
5:59 - Chistov shot off the post
6:13 - Brett Hull Goal (2-0 Det)
2nd Period (6:50 - 13:27)
6:58 - Giguere save on Robinson
7:11 - Yzerman beats Fedorov on the faceoff, the crowd loves it
7:25 - Legace save on Ozolinsh
7:40 - Kirk Maltby Goal (3-0 Det)
8:20 - Giguere saves on Mowers & Draper
8:44 - Jason Williams Goal (4-0 Det)
9:18 - Gerber replaces Giguere
9:39 - Simpson hit on Devereaux
10:06 - Pavel Datsyuk Goal (5-0 Det)
10:55 - Darryl Bootland vs Todd Simpson Fight
11:34 - Sergei Fedorov Goal (5-1 Det)
12:19 - Pavel Datsyuk Goal (6-1 Det)
12:56 - Gerber save on Mowers
13:06 - Ana disallowed goal
3rd Period (13:28 - 15:48)
13:33 - Brendan Shanahan Goal (7-1 Det)
14:03 - Legace save on Sykora
14:26 - Chistov chance
14:53 - Tony Martensson's First NHL Goal (7-2 Det)
7-2 Final
Scoring Summary
1st P
4:32 - Det - Mowers (1) - Maltby (10), Draper (5)
14:39 - Det - Hull (13) - Datsyuk (14)
2nd P
8:55 - Det - Maltby (3) - Woolley (7), Datsyuk (15)
9:45 - Det - Williams (1) - Mowers (4), Draper (6)
13:15 - Det - Datsyuk (9) - Schneider (13), Hull (12)
15:20 - Ana - Fedorov (9) - Sykora (7), Prospal (11)
16:29 - Det - Datsyuk (10) - Schneider (14)
3rd P
1:53 - Det - Shanahan (9) - Yzerman (10)
8:13 - Ana - Martensson (1) - Johnson (2), Salei (5)
SOG - Ana - Det
1st - 4 - 11
2nd - 9 - 18
3rd - 10 - 9
Total - 23 - 38
Powerplays
Ana - 0/1
Det - 0/1
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[@mattzavislak6229]

I was at this game. Super exciting, but Fedorov got absolutely ridiculed by the fans, especially in the pre-game skate. I'll admit I was on the anti-Fedorov train too when he first left but looking back on it now as an adult I feel bad. He was a monster in Detroit and helped get us 3 cups. The dude will always be a legend in motown.

[@chrisphillips348]

I was never mad at him. I was disappointed as HELL, but there MUST have been more to this than we know. A lot more came out in Maxim Magazine. (Of all places) I thought he’d come back, nut the gas tank was truly EMPTY right after this season and maybe he knew it. Plus Datsyuk was coming on! FAST …like a jet plane in the rear view mirror! But He was playing SUPER INTENSE High Pressure Hockey since Age 4!!

[@michaelwhitaker9719]

I was furious at him as a 13 year old for "betraying" his team, but now as an adult, there's no way that his jersey number shouldn't be retired in Detroit.

[@tweekins]

@@michaelwhitaker9719 It won't be due to his acceptance of Carolina's offersheet in 1998. That's a whole other story about Illitch and Karmanos though. Essentially, in a pissing match between billionaires, Karmanos gave Fedorov a contract offer that would be good for his team, and financially terrible for the Wings. Fedorov accepted, earning $28 million for playing 43 games in the 98 season in which he held out. The Illitch family seems to be big on loyalty to taking care of their players. Sergei's acceptance of the offer and forcing Illitch to struggle to match it was likely considered an enormous offense. As long as the Illitch family owns the team, 91 won't be retired. I, too, was a teenager when he left for the Ducks. I'm okay with his number not being retired until he talks things out with the Illitch family.

[@mikewharton469]

Don't feel bad. He was my favorite. My mom named our dog after him. He betrayed us, plain and simple. He deserved all the hate now just as much as he did then. Once something is done, it can't be undone. No amount of time can change that. I hope we never hang his number in the rafters. Traitors don't deserve to be glorified next to Stevie Y and Mr. Hockey.

[@scoffin3812]

I hate that people use that contract as an excuse. People use job offers from other companies to leverage a pay increase all over the world. But if an athlete does it, its the worst thing thats ever happened. Not to mention, Fedorov was an absolute MONSTER in the playoffs that year.@@tweekins

[@theawayfan6052]

That Windmill save by Manny in the first was very impressive. LGRW 🐙 🏒 🤘

[@kiker0909]

If we figured out what letting Feds walk meant to the future of the Wings, then no one would have boo'd. ANA signing Fedorov to that massive contract was the best thing for the Redwings who were about to enter salary cap hell in 05/06. Datsyuk would have hopped back over to RUS since DET wouldn't of been able to pay the man what he was worth let alone asking. It'd make a great video for a content creator to cover. Feds was my legit idol growing up. So odd looking at that statement as an adult now.

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

Sergei started declining after he left too.

[@theskimaskboy]

I chose 91 because he was my favorite

[@Idontwantahandle6669]

@@skyatollah2skyharder276*stopped trying

[@dftns19]

Always hated the booing of Fedorov, though I understood why people felt that way. Retire 91.

[@Ghettiquette]

Wow....I was at this game. Thanks for posting it......time flies!

[@danglesnipecelly13]

I went to this game with my dad. I’ll never forget all the Fedorov talk when we got into the joe. My dad was asked if he’d boo lol we didn’t boo though.

[@VenTiion]

I went to the game Jan 3rd 2004…the fans booed every time Federov touched the puck…i also made it on the live TV broadcast for a moment…my brother was holding up a sign and i was holding up a foam finger

[@JeffWinship-gg7yk]

that hull snapper still better than anyone on today's RWs

[@dakeras2410]

Federov played 13 years for the Redwings, won three cups. Willingly switched to *defender* for the team. Booing him showed no class. Imagine working for a company for 10 years, only to return and get booed? Anyway, good memories.

[@JohnnyMnemonic.]

3 cups*

[@trace6242]

Imagining walking away from an amazing, legendary career all because some little tennis tramp wanted to live on the west coast instead of Detroit.

[@mattiaspersson381]

Agreed.

[@sallybags9090]

I absolutely agree, I've been a wings fan since the early 90's. Watching this makes me sick. We don't win any cups without that man.

[@TheYzeman]

I don't have a problem with the booing. Detroit offered him a really good contract to stay but he turned his back on the team. It really does matter how you leave.

[@michaelwhitaker9719]

Been waiting for this for a LONG time, I was at this one! Thanks for posting

[@Ghettiquette]

Me too! I cheered for Sergei though and was glad I got to see him score while still getting the win.

[@jamaljennings5734]

Not going to lie, was kinda surprised Sergei left Detroit, but sometimes, the grass isn’t always greener.

[@skyatollah2skyharder276]

Hell, look at the dude's stats. He wasn't the same after he hauled arse.

[@66ott7]

He didn't leave Detroit. Fed was kicked off because his agent talked to other teams even though Fedorov said he would never leave Detroit. Ilitch was furious and pulled the offer of the table. Fed never wanted to leave Detroit.

[@Knards]

Federov is or was one of the top players in the league, and one of my favorite players. Booing him is sad, although predictable

[@skyhigh12345678]

“Like a house on the side of the road “ lol love ya mick

[@timmygressler7468]

I completely forgot we had Steve Thomas for a brief moment

[@Adam-vs2in]

If he had it to do allover again he wouldn’t have left. His stats and career crashed. Then he ended up at Columbus to hit rock bottom. I remember watching this game. Living in KY I had to order center ice to watch the wings. You could tell on TV the Joe was loud that night. It had playoff atmosphere with the fact the ducks swept them the year before and Fedorov joined them. They had a sliver of revenge that night.

[@mattiaspersson381]

Agree. Whatever the reason was the he left, it was a massive downturn for him. He would have been an top NHL legend if he'd stayed. Maybe 5-6 cups instead of 3. Best player I've ever seen.

[@MotoMaximus]

He did not want to leave, illitch simply pulled his contract, but did not have the media play it that way…

[@teddyjun1]

Fedorov got mercilessly booed. I still remember.

[@mathewdymski7905]

Loved they chased JSG after he beat them the year before

[@alsrdn]

Sergei may not have been committed to the Red Wings, but he was committed to hockey. He had a recession, a crisis in the game and with a change of team he hoped to find his best game. But the years take their toll and this did not happen. But Sergei might have regretted more if he had not tried to change something in his career.

[@alsrdn]

prodigal son of red wings 😅

[@theskimaskboy]

Prodigal son wandered back

[@davidpitts5851]

They were mediocre that year but sergei was better than solid for the ducks, with 31 goals that season. Its a shame he didnt get more than 5 games playing with teemu selanne but our gm at the time hated #91 and they shipped him off. Ducks made it to the conference finals that year. Sergei could have helped that run.

[@fredirecko]

I was not at this game! Thanks for posting!

[@realpillboxer]

lol @ 4:06... "I can't high five you, I got unfinished pizza bones in my hand!"

[@deBebbler]

That got a chuckle out of me, too. Dude was totally left hanging on TV.

[@stevegrapsas8422]

Lot of interesting names on this Wings roster.

[@raysup0862]

I miss the real goal horn

[@AumanatorProductions]

Same here. The recording they use now just ain't it. They could use way better recordings too but they use the worst possible one

[@raysup0862]

@@AumanatorProductions I mean yeah, it’s 2022. You’re telling me we can’t get a suitable horn that’ll work in a larger arena? Don’t believe it

[@AumanatorProductions]

@@raysup0862 I literally asked one of the ushers about the horn when I went to the LCA last year & he didn't have a clue what I was talking about so my best guess is they aren't even trying

[@TheYzeman]

I went to the Joe several times but I haven't been to LCA yet. All I know is it sounds like crap on TV. It literally sounds like the old goal horn if it was underwater.

[@Alex-zd3ml]

!!!Full game!!!PLEASE!!!;))

[@cheefadareafer]

As a local Detroit kid growing up in the 90s and Federov was my favorite player it's still hurts seeing him in a duck's jersey and why his jersey should never hang in the rafters.

[@todsod]

Favorite player and you can't even spell his name properly. Get over it.

[@montuckyman4982]

Federov should have cupped his hand to his ear and skated a lap! You gotta troll harder than that feds!

[@alongtheice9795]

Sergeii could shoot the puck We were in the house for game 2 J.S was stoning the Wings let in one goal or something L lol

[@sportsgamer2342]

Why would people want to retire his number with all these boos?

[@theskimaskboy]

NEAL FROM WOODWARD SPORTS. Watch the beginning of this and tell me the vibes you're getting. All fedorov has to do is apologize...if he wants his 91 in the rafters!! 4:46

[@realpillboxer]

1) Fedorov doesn't have to apologize for squat and 2) it's high time the Red Wings ownership and front office pulled the stick from their collective arses.

[@thestifmyster1]

Federov shouldn’t have his number retired.

[@justinpellegrino9071]

I remember every red wings player last 25 years who in the fuck is the Robinson guy?

[@TAWS-wq3hx]

A shortlived backup like Patrick Boileau,

[@oldredbarnman]

Nathan Robinson. Played 7 NHL games (5 with the Wings-0 points). 5'9" 180lbs. Had a decent junior career with Belleville. Also played in the AHL and Europe. I did look that up, but I do remember him playing for Detroit, and for his "snowplow" on Gerber.

[@chevelle1]

Thought I was alone in that. Learned something new.