Overview
- The Griffins, who won 4-2 on Wednesday at Van Andel Arena, now lead the best-of-five Central Division semifinal 2-1.
- Goalie Michal Postava made 15 saves and has allowed only three goals in the series after taking the net over first-round pick Sebastian Cossa.
- Carter Mazur scored twice, including an empty-netter, while Jakub Rychlovský and Erik Gustafsson added goals for Grand Rapids.
- Manitoba must win to stay alive after managing 17 shots in Game 3 and only three goals across the first three games, with coach Mark Morrison praising the effort.
- Game 4 is Friday in Grand Rapids and Game 5, if needed, is Saturday, with the winner set to face the Chicago Wolves in the next round.