The Grand Rapids Griffins took three of a possible four points from the Cleveland Monsters this weekend at Van Andel Arena, falling 3-2 in a shootout on Friday before winning 5-2 on Saturday. Grand Rapids finished the weekend at 7-1-1-1 and has earned at least a point in each of its six home games.

Standouts

Sheldon Dries scored in both games after his return from an emergency stint with the Red Wings, and Saturday’s game was his 400th in the AHL. Captain Dominik Shine had the weekend’s biggest night, scoring three times Saturday to reach 100 goals as a Griffin. In goal, Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine made 36 saves on Friday as Cleveland outshot Grand Rapids 38-23, and Carter Gylander made 24 saves on Saturday.

What changed

Special teams swung the series. Cleveland went 2-for-6 on the power play Friday, ending the Griffins’ run of 28 straight penalty kills, but the Monsters went 0-for-6 on Saturday. The Griffins also flipped the shot count, outshooting Cleveland 31-26 in the rematch.

Read the recaps: Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24.

Watch

Watch: Highlights, Griffins vs. Monsters, Oct. 24 (Grand Rapids Griffins)

Watch: Postgame interviews, Griffins vs. Monsters, Oct. 24 (Grand Rapids Griffins)

Sources

• Cleveland Monsters: Monsters propel past Griffins in 3-2 shootout win (Oct. 23, 2026)
• Cleveland Monsters: Monsters Fall 5-2 to Griffins (Oct. 24, 2026)
• Grand Rapids Griffins: Game Notes, Griffins vs. Monsters, Oct. 24, 2026