The Grand Rapids Griffins find themselves in a deep hole in the AHL Calder Cup finals, trailing the Chicago Wolves 2-0 in the best-of-five series.
After dropping Game 2 in overtime despite holding 2-0 and 3-1 leads, the Griffins have lost three consecutive games only three times this season, making the current deficit a rare but painful setback.
Learning from Mistakes
Captain Dominik Shine stresses that the team is taking the series one game at a time, focusing on aggression and simplicity to reset their approach.
Coach Dan Watson adds that the Griffins can claw back by tightening their play, staying determined, and keeping the game straightforward.
The Griffins have historically owned the Wolves, winning four of the past five meetings including regular-season victories, a fact that fuels confidence despite the current 2-0 hole.
Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday night in Chicago, where the team hopes to turn the tide on home ice.
Forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard believes the professionalism of the roster makes it easy to refocus on the task ahead.