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Griffins’ Winning Streak Snapped at Chicago
GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS 4 at Chicago Wolves 8
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GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS 4 at Chicago Wolves 8
Feb. 28, 2021
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – After snapping the Chicago Wolves’ seven-game winning streak on Friday at Van Andel Arena, the Grand Rapids Griffins saw the tables turned and had their own four-game run ended by the Wolves in an 8-4 final on Sunday at the Triphahn Center Ice Arena.
The Griffins, who had surrendered only 11 goals over their first six games, allowed their most goals against in more than 10 years, dating to a wild 10-8 win at Chicago on Nov. 27, 2010. It marked only the eighth time in 25 seasons that Grand Rapids yielded eight or more goals to the opposition.
Evgeny Svechnikov steps up in Red Wings season debut
Updated Feb 27, 2021;
Posted Feb 27, 2021
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Christian Djoos (44) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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And they did it without Dylan Larkin.
Evgeny Svechnikov, in his Red Wings season debut, had a goal and an assist while Jonathan Bernier made 33 saves in a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
The Red Wings (7-13-3), coming off a 5-2 victory over Nashville Thursday, won for the first time in five games against Chicago (11-7-4).
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