DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills looks back at yesterday night’s 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of his Wings-Leafs preview, discussing the chemistry between Simon Edvinsson and Jeff Petry:
Edvinsson was paired with veteran defenseman Jeff Petry on Wednesday, and according to Edvinsson, the 35-year-old blueliner has been a valuable mentor this preseason.
“I played with Petry and it felt really good,” said Edvinsson, who is also projected to play at Toronto Thursday. “I feel like we play good together. He teaches me a lot. He gives me a lot of information. He’s been in the league for a long time. It’s been good. I feel good.”
Petry, who recorded an assist in 20:31 of ice time against the Penguins, said Edvinsson brings a unique skillset to the Red Wings.
“He skates well,” Petry said about Detroit’s sixth overall pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. “He’s obviously got a big frame, which is an asset he can use to his advantage. His skating and ability to make a good first pass are very good assets to have, especially as a young player coming in.”
