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Red Wings Shine Despite Rookie Sandin-Pellikka's Struggles

11/15/2025

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In a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored a goal.
Coach Todd McLellan benched Axel Sandin-Pellikka for the final 15:56.
Sandin-Pellikka logged a season-low 13:43, well below his 18:23 average.
His -9 rating raises concerns about his defensive performance.
The Red Wings earned their 10th win of the season, their best start since 2010-11.

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Story summary

In a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings rookie Axel Sandin-Pellikka scored a goal.
Coach Todd McLellan benched Axel Sandin-Pellikka for the final 15:56.
Sandin-Pellikka logged a season-low 13:43, well below his 18:23 average.
His -9 rating raises concerns about his defensive performance.
The Red Wings earned their 10th win of the season, their best start since 2010-11.