Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Detroit Red Wings prospect, lights it up in AHL
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, a 2024 first-round pick by the Detroit Red Wings, recorded a goal and two assists in the first period of Game 2 of the AHL Central Division finals. Despite his strong performance, the Grand Rapids Griffins lost 4-3 in overtime to the Chicago Wolves and now trail 2-0 in the best-of-five series. The Griffins outshot the Wolves 39-29 but were unable to hold a two-goal lead.
- ▪Michael Brandsegg-Nygård had a goal and two assists in the first period for the Grand Rapids Griffins.
- ▪The Griffins lost 4-3 in overtime despite outshooting the Chicago Wolves 39-29.
- ▪Grand Rapids now trails 2-0 in the best-of-five Central Division finals series.
- ▪Brandsegg-Nygård has recorded three goals in the playoffs so far.
- ▪The series shifted to Chicago after the Game 2 loss, with Game 3 scheduled for Tuesday.
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