The Grand Rapids Griffins delivered a commanding 8-0 victory against the Milwaukee Admirals at Panther Arena in Milwaukee, marking a franchise-best 27th road win of the season. Michal Postava, the rookie goalie, achieved his fourth shutout, setting a franchise record for most shutouts by a rookie. Dominik Shine returned from the Detroit Red Wings and contributed an assist, while Jakub Rychlovsky celebrated his first two-goal game in the American Hockey League (AHL).

In playoff news, the Pittsburgh Penguins will meet the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in eight years. The Flyers, who finished strong under coach Rick Tocchet, surprised many by reaching the postseason. They will rely on young talents like Porter Martone, who has been impressive in recent games. The Penguins, led by veterans Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, aim for another Cup run, with Crosby leading the team with 74 points this season.

In other news, the Vancouver Canucks have dismissed general manager Patrik Allvin following a disappointing last-place finish in the Western Conference. Allvin had been with the team since January 2022, and the organization is now focused on building a competitive core with younger players. Additionally, Mats Sundin, the all-time leading scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is reportedly discussing a potential front office role with the team.