Detroit opened the preseason with a 3-2 win over Chicago, flashing a deep pile of future stars. Nate Danielson and Axel Sandin Pellikka stood out on the Wings’ top prospects, Carter Mazur added a physical edge and finished one, while Emmitt Finnie delivered a highlight-worthy between-the-legs setup for Mazur and later the go-ahead score. Brandsegg-Nygård fed two assists, Wallinder redirected a shot, and Bedard pressed Chicago with his elite release. The game underscored Detroit’s depth and fantasy upside, even if results don’t matter yet.