Wolves Shut Out Griffins, 1-0

Chicago Wolves snap four-game losing streak with victory over Grand Rapids Griffins.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:22am

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The Chicago Wolves defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins 1-0 on Sunday at Allstate Arena, snapping a four-game losing skid. Givani Smith scored the lone goal of the game in the first period, and Cayden Primeau made 28 saves to record his third shutout of the season for the Wolves.

Why it matters

The win helps the Wolves, who are currently in third place in the Central Division, gain ground on the division-leading Griffins. The two teams have met eight times this season, with the Wolves now holding a 3-2-1-2 record against their rivals.

The details

Givani Smith scored the game-winning goal midway through the first period, redirecting a shot by Joel Nystrom past Griffins goaltender Michal Postava. Nystrom and Skyler Brind'Amour were credited with assists on the play. Primeau and the Wolves defense made the slim lead hold up, with Primeau stopping all 28 shots he faced to earn the shutout victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 16, 2026 at Allstate Arena.
  • The Wolves scored the game's only goal midway through the first period.

The players

Givani Smith

A forward for the Chicago Wolves who scored the game-winning goal in the first period.

Cayden Primeau

The goaltender for the Chicago Wolves who made 28 saves to record his third shutout of the season.

Michal Postava

The goaltender for the Grand Rapids Griffins who made 27 saves in the losing effort.

Joel Nystrom

A Wolves player who recorded an assist on the game-winning goal.

Skyler Brind'Amour

A Wolves player who also recorded an assist on the game-winning goal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Wolves will travel to Texas to take on the Stars on Tuesday night (7 p.m.).

The takeaway

This game showcases the Wolves' defensive prowess, as they were able to shut out the high-powered Griffins offense and snap their own losing streak. The win keeps the Wolves in the hunt for the Central Division title as they continue their season-long battle with their rivals.