Like Red Wings, Grand Rapids Dropping Games Entering Final Push For Playoffs
Once dominant, the Griffins stumble, losing games as playoff push intensifies. Can they regain their stride before the postseason?
The Detroit Red Wings are becoming increasingly difficult to watch for their fans, as the team finds itself locked in a tense and unforgiving playoff race. With razor-thin margins separating contenders, every game carries weight. Unfortunately for Detroit , the stress is not limited to the NHL roster.
It has spread throughout the organization. The Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit ’s AHL affiliate, began the season in dominant fashion and even set multiple league records early on. For months, they looked like the clear class of the league.
That early dominance, however, has faded at a critical time. This past weekend, Grand Rapids dropped a pair of games, extending a troubling stretch in which they have lost five of their last seven contests. Their record now sits at 44-13-3-1.
While still impressive, it is no longer enough to hold the top spot in the AHL standings. That distinction now belongs to the Providence Bruins, who have surged past the Griffins after trailing closely for much of the season. Providence currently holds a 47-13-1-0 record, giving them a narrow but significant edge in the race for the league’s top seed.