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This Season’s Top Five Detroit Red Wings (So Far)

ByMike Laybourne|
Jan 22, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) celebrates his third period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Detroit beats Buffalo 3 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) celebrates his third period goal against the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. Detroit beats Buffalo 3 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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Henrik Zetterberg

Oct 13, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) and Detroit Red Wings left wing Henrik Zetterberg (40) gets set to face off in the first period at Joe Louis Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Captain Zetterberg faces off against the future king of Toronto. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Man, deciding between the second and first place on this list was tough. Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg is one of the best servants the team has ever had. His 33 points sees him second on the roster, although 24 of those points have come from assists. Only nine other skaters in the division have more assists to their name.

We’ve definitely got a lot of love for Z, and his contribution to the Red Wings this season has been vital.

This season has already seen Zetterberg hit one career milestone, in November he scored his 300th NHL goal, in a 2-1 win over the old enemy Toronto.

Let’s watch Z do what he does best:

Skills.

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