GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Down 3-0 late in the first period and 4-3 entering the third on Saturday, the Grand Rapids Griffins mounted a memorable comeback to stun the Texas Stars in regulation and claim their third straight win, 6-4 at Van Andel Arena.
After Ryan Kuffner tied it 4-4 on a deflection with 5:34 remaining, Chris Terry gave the Griffins their first lead on a power play goal with 2:46 left, and Turner Elson supplied the nightcap with an empty-netter at the 18:55 mark. The forwards’ heroics provided the foundation for Filip Larsson’s second win of the season in his first home appearance, as the rookie shook off some early troubles to enable the rally by stopping 14 of 15 over the final two periods and finishing with 22 saves.