Overview
- Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored his first NHL goal in a 2-1 overtime win against the Lightning to cap Detroit’s fourth straight victory.
- McLellan opened overtime with Sandin-Pellikka and fellow rookie Emmitt Finnie, reflecting trust in the youngsters in late-game situations.
- Sandin-Pellikka averages 20:04 per game alongside Simon Edvinsson on the second pair and works both the second power play and the penalty kill.
- Finnie has two assists on the top line and the penalty kill, while Michael Brandsegg-Nygård holds a third-line role with power-play time and a physical edge.
- Detroit’s next test comes Sunday at home against the Oilers featuring Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.