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GOTTA SEE IT: Red Wings Goalie Prospect Sets Up 2-on-1 With Beautiful Pass

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By Nick Seguin

Dec 13, 2017, 10:00 ESTUpdated: Dec 13, 2017, 09:06 EST

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Last year, the Red Wings signed Czech goaltender Matej Machovsky to a one-year deal. This year, he’s been playing with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL. A few nights ago, he made a beautiful North-South pass to send his forwards in on a 2-on-1.

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Matej Machovsky doesn't just stop shots. He also is an expert set up man. Kyle Bonis scores and @ToledoWalleye tie Wheeling 2-2 after 40 minutes.

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In this play, Machovsky shows confidence and an awareness that ultimately results in a goal for his team. In seven games for the Walleye this year, he’s posted a .917 save percentage and 2.49 goals against average. While these stats are the best among the team’s three goaltenders, Machovsky’s play hasn’t been good enough to earn him a spot in Grand Rapids as the Red Wings have a log jam of goaltenders that starts in the NHL.

Still, it’s fun to see highlights like this from Red Wings farm teams, especially when the big team isn’t producing them.