Detroit Red Wings defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka (44) skates behind the net against the Nashville Predators during their game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. (Source: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images)Defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka has been recalled to the Detroit Red Wings from their AHL affiliate team, the Grand Rapids Griffins on Emergency Conditions.
The 2023 Draft 17th overall pick for the Red Wings has scored 19 points (3G, 16A) in 63 games for the Griffins in his rookie season this year.
The 21-year-old made his NHL debut on Oct. 9 against Montreal and recorded his first NHL point and goal on Oct. 17 against Tampa Bay.