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Carter Mazur shows why Detroit Red Wings called him up late in season
TL;DR
Carter Mazur's performance highlights why the Detroit Red Wings called him up late in the season. The Grand Rapids Griffins secured a playoff victory against the Manitoba Moose, with key contributions from first-round picks Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård.
Key points
- Carter Mazur called up by Detroit Red Wings late in the season
- Grand Rapids Griffins won against Manitoba Moose
- Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård scored goals
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A couple of recent Detroit Red Wings first-round picks played key roles as the Grand Rapids Griffins forged ahead in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs.
Axel Sandin-Pellikka (No. 17, 2023 draft) and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (No. 15, 2024) each scored a goal on Friday, May 8, as the Griffins downed the Manitoba Moose, 5-2, at Van Andel Arena.
The goals helped the Griffins close out the Central Division semifinals four games into the best-of-five series.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård in Game 4 of the series between the Grand Rapids Griffins and Manitoba Moose on May 8, 22026 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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The Griffins advance to meet the Chicago Wolves in the Central Division finals, also a best-of-five round. Game 1 opens the series Thursday in Grand Rapids.
Eduards Tralmarks, a free-agent signing, scored in the first period. Goaltender Michal Postava, another free-agent signing, made 19 saves in his fourth straight start.
Carter Mazur, who had two goals in Game 3, had two goals and an assist Friday, scoring his first on a power play and his second into an empty net (his second straight game with an empty-net goal). Mazur is a third-round pick from 2021 who played eight games for the Wings this season.
Sandin-Pellikka, who appeared in 68 games for the Wings this season, scored his first goal of the playoffs with about five minutes to play in the second period, giving the Griffins a 2-1 lead.
Q&A
What did Carter Mazur do to earn a call-up to the Detroit Red Wings?
Carter Mazur showcased his skills and performance, prompting the Detroit Red Wings to call him up late in the season.
How did the Grand Rapids Griffins perform in the AHL Calder Cup playoffs?
The Grand Rapids Griffins won their series against the Manitoba Moose, closing it out 4-0 in the Central Division semifinals.
Who were the key players in the Griffins' playoff victory over the Manitoba Moose?
Axel Sandin-Pellikka and Michael Brandsegg-Nygård each scored a goal in the Griffins' 5-2 victory against the Moose.
