Notes

All time, the Griffins have rallied to win two of four best-of-five series after dropping Game 1. Grand Rapids’ scoreless postseason streak now stands at 128:27, going back to the third period of its 4-2 win over Milwaukee in Game 4 of the division finals on May 24, 2024. 

Box Score

Texas 2 2 0 – 4
Grand Rapids 0 0 0 – 0

1st Period-1, Texas, Capobianco 1 (Lind, Hughes), 3:40. 2, Texas, McKenzie 1 (Blümel, Hryckowian), 6:45. Penalties-Karow Tex (tripping), 19:13.

2nd Period-3, Texas, Lind 1 (Hughes, Blümel), 5:30 (PP). 4, Texas, Pettersen 1 (Bergsland, Looft), 8:57. Penalties-Didier Gr (tripping), 4:32; Pettersen Tex (interference), 12:32; Hyry Tex (interference), 18:43.

3rd Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Watson Gr (slashing), 15:25.

Shots on Goal-Texas 10-12-8-30. Grand Rapids 9-12-8-29.
Power Play Opportunities-Texas 1 / 2; Grand Rapids 0 / 3.
Goalies-Texas, Poirier 1-0 (29 shots-29 saves). Grand Rapids, Cossa 0-1 (19 shots-15 saves); Campbell 0-0 (11 shots-11 saves).
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Three Stars

1. TEX Poirier (W, SO, 29 saves); 2. TEX Lind (power-play goal, assist); 3. TEX Capobianco (goal)

Record/Next Game 

Grand Rapids: 0-1 / Central Division Semifinals Game 2 / Mon., May 5 vs. Texas 7 p.m. 

Texas: 1-0 / Central Division Semifinals Game 2 / Mon., May 5 at Grand Rapids 6 p.m. CDT