One of the most promising prospects in the Detroit Red Wings system is already making an impact. You can celebrate Axel Sandin-Pellikka’s first NHL goal by buying his jersey today.

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The talented rookie found the back of the net for the first time on Friday night, when the Red Wings took on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena. In the latter half of the first period, Sandin-Pellikka took a wrist shot from the high slot, beating a screened Andrei Vasilevskiy for the game’s first goal.

The Red Wings went on to win the game, 2-1, in overtime.

It was a great moment for the first-year defenseman, who is part of a solid rookie class of talent that includes Emmitt Finnie and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård. The trio is part of a strong star

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