Overview
- Charlotte ended Grand Rapids’ season-opening points streak on Friday with a 2-1 win, the Griffins’ first regulation loss.
- Michael Benning and Colton Huard scored for the Checkers, while Tyler Angle netted Grand Rapids’ lone goal in the third period.
- Cooper Black stopped 40 of 41 shots for Charlotte, outdueling Sebastian Cossa, who made 26 saves on 28 shots.
- The Griffins answered on Saturday with a 2-1 overtime victory as Gabriel Seger tied it late and Ian Mitchell scored the winner; Carter Gylander made 28 saves.
- Grand Rapids improved to 12-1-0-1, preserving a franchise-best start and an AHL-leading .893 points percentage, with a 7-1 home mark that is their best since 2009-10.