Detroit Red Wings defense prospect Axel Sandin-Pellikka picked up a pair of assists in the preseason finale vs. Toronto. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
DETROIT – Todd McLellan reflected on the preseason performances of the three remaining rookies on the Detroit Red Wings roster following Saturday’s 6-5 overtime victory over Toronto and smiled.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, with a combination of skill and strength, scored two more goals in the finale and led the team with four goals and seven points. Axel Sandin-Pellikka picked up a pair of assists and looked comfortable working the blue line. Smooth-skating Emmitt Finnie did not look out of place at wing on the top line or centering his own line.
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