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Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored a spectacular goal for the Grand Rapids Griffins, helping them lead the series against the Manitoba Moose 2-1 in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The goal came after he skillfully maneuvered past two defenders and beat goaltender Thomas Milic.
The Grand Rapids Griffins are hoping to gain the upper hand by eliminating the Manitoba Moose in the Calder Cup Playoffs, currently enjoying a two games to one series lead after rebounding from their Game 1 loss.
And it was defenseman Axel Sandin-Pellikka who scored what was nothing short of a highlight-reel worthy goal to try and help them make that quest a reality.
Sandin-Pellikka took a pass in the neutral zone and proceeded to dangle through a pair of Manitoba defenders before slipping the puck through the pads of goaltender Thomas Milic into the back of the net, sending the crowd at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids into a frenzy.
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The goal gave the Griffins a 2-1 lead over the Moose with 5:10 left in the second period.
The Swedish defenseman, who was Detroit’s first round pick (17th overall) in the 2023 NHL Draft, was one of several rookies to make the Red Wings roster this past fall thanks to a strong showing in Training Camp and the preseason.
Axel Sandin-Pellikka's goal was crucial as it helped the Grand Rapids Griffins take a 2-1 series lead against the Manitoba Moose in the Calder Cup Playoffs.
He received a pass in the neutral zone, dangled through two defenders, and slipped the puck through the goaltender's pads into the net.
The Grand Rapids Griffins currently lead the series against the Manitoba Moose 2 games to 1 after bouncing back from a Game 1 loss.
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