Griffins Flashback: May 14

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

May 14, 2016
Tyler Bertuzzi’s hat trick and three-point nights by Andreas Athanasiou and Ryan Sproul power the Griffins to a 6-1 win at Lake Erie in Game 5 of the Central Division Finals, as Grand Rapids becomes just the 18th team (out of 130) in AHL history to force a Game 6 after having trailed a series 0-3. Jared Coreau makes 35 saves to improve to 51-of-52 since entering the series. (Photos)

May 14, 2015
Tyler Bertuzzi scores his second goal of the night 13 seconds into overtime to lift the Griffins to a 2-1 win at Rockford and a commanding 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals. The fastest playoff OT goal in franchise history gives Bertuzzi five goals and three game-winners in just seven playoff games. Tom McCollum finishes with 27 saves and improves to 6-2 on the postseason. (Photos)

May 14, 2014
The Griffins complete their climb out of what had been a 0-2 series hole with a second straight home win over the regular season champions, rallying for a 3-2 victory over Texas to knot the Western Conference Semifinals at 2-2. Jeff Hoggan, David McIntyre and Andrej Nestrasil score consecutively in the second period while Petr Mrazek earns his 20th playoff win in less than 13 months by making 33 saves. (Photos)

May 14, 2003
With a 3-1 win over Houston in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, the Griffins set a franchise playoff record with their fifth home win in a single playoff year.