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Michal Postava
This is what the Grand Rapids Griffins have been aiming for since training camp; a long run in the postseason after a highly successful regular season.
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After losing the opener to Manitoba, the Griffins have won the last two games and can put the Moose away tonight with a win on home ice.
“I mean, we’ve been in this spot before, where we had to win two games. We haven’t made things easy on ourselves all year. So why would we not go to five games and try to beat these guys,” Moose captain Mason Shaw told the Winnipeg Free Press. “It’s the us versus everyone mentality. We’ve got our backs against the wall, so we’ve just got to swing right now.”
A huge block for the Griffins has been goalie Michael Postava, who has stopped 67 of 70 shots in the postseason.
“I just trying to play it same, and I think I more and more be like comfy in everything what they do and guys help me so much,” Postava told the media following a 4-2 Game 3 victory on Wednesday.
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“I’m still thinking the same, like just trying to help guys and play like best hockey I can.”
So far, that’s been more than enough for the team with the second-highest point total in the American Hockey League this season.
Arena: Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
Situation; Griffins hold 2-1 lead in their best-of-five series agriffinshocleycomgainst the Manitoba Moose.
Time: 7 p.m.
TV/Radio: TheAHL.com/WOOD-AM /FM or at griffinshocley.com
Who;’s Hot For The Griffins
Goaltender Michal Postava, who has allowed only three goals in the postseason. He has surpassed top Red Wings draft pick Sebastian Cossa as the Griffins’ No. 1 netminder. Postava has a 1.01 goals against-average and. .957 save percentage
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Who’s not hot for The Griffins
Anton Johansson, who is 0-for-12 in shots so far this series. Amadeus Lombardi and Antti Tuomisto are both 0-for-8.
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Despite his lack of success in the scoring column. Johansson is doing all the things that could land him in the NHL next season.
Three Facts That Give The Griffins The Edge In Game 4
1. Postava. He;s been brilliant in goal for the Griffins. He’s given no indication to think that fan;t continue.
2/ Defense. The Griffins allowed Manitoba only 17 shots in Game 3,. abd have held the Moose to single digits in shots their last five periods
3. Offense. While Manitoba goalie Domenic DiVincentiis has been almost as good as Popstava, the Grand Rapids offense got off 32 shots against him on Wednesday, and that persistence paid off. The Griffins have adjusted to the pace of playoff hockey, and while Manitoba has weathered elimination before, it won’t be a surprise if Grand Rapids is too much for Manitoba this time around. That was the case during the regular season, when Grand Rapids took the season series by. 6-1-1 count,
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