Wolves vs. Griffins: Why It’s Important, How to Watch

TL;DR

The Grand Rapids Griffins must win three of their next four games against the Chicago Wolves to advance in the AHL playoffs after losing Game 1. The stakes are high as they face a challenging series ahead.

Key points

Griffins need three wins in four games
Facing Chicago Wolves in AHL playoffs
Lost Game 1 by a score of 2-1

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Michael Brandsegg-Nygard

The Grand Rapids Griffins go into tonight’s home game against the Chicago Wolves needing to win three of its next four games to advance to the next round of the AHL playoffs

That’s the consequences of not getting to their game Thursday in 2-1 loss to Chicago in Game 1 of their best-of-five series.

“We have to try to get (the Wolves) to play a different game next game, a harder, tight game,” Grand Rapids defenseman William Lagesson said. “Not to create too many chances back and fourth.”

Red Wings management officials are watching this series closely because a handful of these players, notably Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, William Wallinder, Anton Johansson and others, are looking to prove they belong on the Detroit roster.

A Griffins’ lengthy run would also help Detroit’s efforts to establish a winning culture.

Michal Postava is the go-to goalie for the Griffins in the playoffs. Cayden Primeau, the son of former Red Wings forward Keith Primeau, and Amir Miftakhov split time in net for the Wolves. Based on how well Primeau played in Game 1, he seems like the best choice for Game 2