Overview
- Grand Rapids beat Manitoba 4-2 at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday, taking a 2-1 lead in the AHL Central Division semifinal before 7,581 fans in the team’s biggest home playoff opener since 2019.
- Goalie Michal Postava stopped 15 of 17 shots in Game 3 and has given up only three goals across the series with a 1.01 goals-against average and a .957 save percentage.
- Carter Mazur scored twice and earned first-star honors, and defenseman Erik Gustafsson added a goal and an assist to pace the Griffins’ offense.
- Game 4 is Friday in Grand Rapids, and a deciding Game 5 would follow Saturday if needed.
- The series winner will face the Chicago Wolves, who advanced past the Texas Stars in five games.