Detroit Red Wings defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka netted his first goal in the National Hockey League on Friday evening, a ...

Detroit Red Wings rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored his first career goal on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Emmitt Finnie and Axel Sandin-Pellikka have played seven or eight exhibition games, and Friday's ...

The ice time he's receiving shows Sandin-Pellikka has earned the trust of the coaching staff. He's one of two Red Wings ...

The Red Wings have deployed him in a second-pairing role with power-play time. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to hold an NHL gig all season or if he'll need some minutes at AHL Grand Rapids.

"Our next-man-up mentality is little bit different than most because our guys are going to be ready to go," McNeill said.

Rookies Axel Sandin Pellikka, Michael Brandsegg-Nygård & Emmitt Finnie are holding their own with the Detroit Red Wings in a ...

Sandin Pellikka made his NHL debut in Detroit's 5-1 loss to Montreal on Thursday.

Detroit's young players and improved team defense are encouraging signs so far. Can the Red Wings keep this up?

The Detroit Red Wings have the best problem in the NHL right now, and it looks like they will solve it sooner than later.

Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway 3:36 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay ...

Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway 3:36 into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.