Grand Rapids Griffins Rally to Win Game 1 in Overtime | NHL Playoffs Update
The Grand Rapids Griffins pulled off a thrilling comeback victory in Game 1 of the Central Division semifinal against the Rockford IceHogs on Saturday. Trailing 2-0 in the third period, the Griffins rallied to win 3-2 in overtime at the BMO Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Dominik Shine and Amadeus Lombardi scored crucial goals to tie the game, setting the stage for Jonatan Berggren’s game-winning goal at 4:14 of overtime. Goalie Sebastian Cossa was solid between the pipes, stopping 20 of 22 shots to secure the win for Grand Rapids.
The Griffins will look to carry their momentum into Game 2 of the best-of-five series, which is set to take place on Wednesday at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
In other hockey news, the NHL playoffs saw some intense matchups on Saturday. The Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1, with Brad Marchand breaking the Bruins’ playoff goals record. The New York Islanders managed to avoid a sweep by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in double overtime, while the Tampa Bay Lightning stayed alive with a 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers.
The action-packed weekend also featured matchups in the AHL playoffs, ECHL, and CHL playoffs in the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL. Hockey fans can expect more thrilling games in the coming days as teams battle it out for a chance to advance in the playoffs. Stay tuned for more exciting hockey action!