Red Wings Rumblings
Let’s start with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Yesterday, the Griffins punched their ticket to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs in 4-2 decision over Rockford. Goals from Austin Czarnik, Carter Mazur, Marco Kasper, and Jonatan Berggren – who picked up his third game-winning goal of the series.
Highlights
Postgame Interviews
Notes from the Griffins
- The Griffins improved to 2-0 all time in playoff series against Rockford and 4-1 in postseason games at the BMO Center.
- Dan Watson became the eighth of the last nine Griffins head coaches to win his first playoff series behind the team’s bench. It was his first series as a head coach in the AHL after having twice led the Toledo Walleye to the ECHL’s Kelly Cup Finals.
- Grand Rapids improved to 12-6 all time on the road when its opponent faces elimination.
- Berggren led the Griffins in scoring with five points (3-2—5) over the four outings against the IceHogs.
In other Red Wings-related news, Team USA will have a tandem of familiar faces in net for the World Championship. Over the weekend, prospect Trey Augustine was added to the roster.
Also noteworthy here — Dylan Larkin won’t be making the trip as he nurses an injury.
NHL News
Dallas knocked off Vegas in game seven last night, meaning the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is set, even though CAR-NYR was yesterday (New York picked up the win in game one.)
