Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka celebrates his first career goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period Friday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP
DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan talks about having “a ton of confidence” in the three rookies that forced their way onto the roster.
That was evident when two of them – Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Emmitt Finnie – were on the ice to start overtime on Friday. It’s been clear on how he’s used all three, including Michael Brandsegg-Nygard.
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