Ben Johnson is known for creating brilliant offense for the Detroit Lions. It turns out Johnson, the Lions’ offensive coordinator, can also help the Detroit Red Wings light up the scoreboard.
Johnson sounded the opening goal horn at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday for Detroit’s NHL matchup with the St. Louis Blues. He must have brought some magic, too; the Red Wings jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead, scoring on three of their first seven shots.
#Lions Ben Johnson rings the opening goal horn at Little Caesars Arena, and the #RedWings fittingly score 33 seconds into the game. Patrick Kane, off the rush.
88 is getting better and better, which is exactly what he said he would do.
— Will Burchfield (@burchie_kid) February 24, 2024
But wait, there’s more…
BEN JOHNSON BRINGING THE OFFENSE TO THE WINGS
2-0 in less than 5 minutes! https://t.co/ydBaISbc2Y
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) February 24, 2024
And more, just for good measure:
Must be Ben Johnson's magic Lions touch. Wings up 3-0 less than 6 minutes in …. https://t.co/btViv6Cfh2
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) February 24, 2024
But wait, there’s more!
A FOUR-GOAL FIRST PERIOD FOR THE DETROIT RED WINGS. 🔥#LGRW
(via @BR_OpenIce) pic.twitter.com/kzLt7sEEU0
— Tony Dombrowski (@tonydombrowski) February 24, 2024
Maybe the Pistons can find an offensive spark by bringing Johnson in as a guest coach for a game …