Detroit Red Wings prospects are back in action against an opponent that has had their number.
The Grand Rapids Griffins begin their AHL Western Conference final on Saturday at the San Jose Barracuda. Game 2 is Sunday. The Griffins have been off since May 13, when they won their best-of-7 second-round series against the Chicago Wolves in five games. They swept their best-of-5 first-round series against Milwaukee.
The Barracuda, who is affiliated with the NHL’s San Jose Sharks, could pose a bigger danger, even as the Griffins have aced their first two Calder Cup challenges.