Michael Brandsegg-NygardDetroit Red Wings prospect Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (28) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game Saturday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP

DETROIT – Michael Brandsegg-Nygard might have forced himself onto the Detroit Red Wings’ season-opening roster Saturday.

The club’s top pick in the 2024 draft (15th overall), Brandsegg-Nygard capped a strong preseason with a pair of goals in a 6-5 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena.

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