Griffins Flashback: May 16

Take a look back at this date in Griffins history.

May 16, 2016
Zach Werenski’s goal 12:32 into overtime puts an end to the Griffins’ hopes for a historic comeback from a 0-3 series deficit, as Lake Erie claims the Central Division Finals with a 4-3 win in Game 6. Grand Rapids could not hold an early 2-0 lead, suffering its second overtime setback and fourth one-goal defeat of the series. The Monsters eventually win the Calder Cup behind a 15-2 record, with their only two losses coming at the Griffins’ hands. (Photos)

May 16, 2014
Chris Mueller’s goal 3:18 into overtime of Game 5 at Van Andel Arena gives Texas a 3-2 victory and a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals heading back to Cedar Park for Game 6. (Photos)

May 16, 2006
The Griffins stage the biggest comeback in their playoff history to beat Manitoba 5-4 in Game 7 of the North Division Finals, propelling Grand Rapids into the Western Conference Finals. Facing a 4-1 deficit, the Griffins score four goals in the final 20:01, including Bryan Helmer’s goal with 0.5 seconds left in the second frame, two third-period tallies by Valtteri Filppula, and Darryl Bootland’s dramatic game-winner with 2:06 remaining. Jiri Hudler sets up each of the Griffins’ five goals, setting a single-game franchise playoff record for assists and tying the mark for points. (Photos)

May 16, 2003
The Griffins are held to a franchise-record playoff low of 12 shots, including a playoff road-low of just one during the second period, in a 2-1 loss at Houston in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.