ROSEMONT, Ill. – Three goals during the second period proved to be the difference for the Chicago Wolves on Saturday, as they tied the Central Division Semifinals with a 3-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins at Allstate Arena.
After earning a road split against the division champs to seize home-ice advantage in the best-of-five series, the Griffins will return to Van Andel Arena to host Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Game time each night is 7 p.m.
The Wolves painted a target on Givani Smith’s back at the start of what was to be a chippy and contentious game, as he drew holding and boarding penalties on Chicago before the eight-minute mark, but the Griffins were unable to capitalize on either power play opportunity.