Griffins Suffer Back-to-Back Regulation Losses

Cleveland Monsters defeat Grand Rapids Griffins 4-1 at Van Andel Arena

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:15am

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The Cleveland Monsters scored three unanswered goals to break a tie and defeat the Grand Rapids Griffins 4-1 at Van Andel Arena on Wednesday. The Monsters registered more than twice as many shots as the Griffins in the game, handing Grand Rapids its first consecutive regulation losses of the season.

Why it matters

The Griffins' back-to-back regulation losses are the first time this season the team has suffered that type of setback, potentially signaling a concerning trend or temporary slump for the squad as they look to maintain their position in the standings.

The details

The Monsters scored three unanswered goals in the third period to break a 1-1 tie and hand the Griffins their second straight regulation loss. Grand Rapids was outshot by Cleveland 35-16 in the game.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Cleveland Monsters

The American Hockey League (AHL) team affiliated with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Grand Rapids Griffins

The AHL team affiliated with the Detroit Red Wings.

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The takeaway

The Griffins' back-to-back regulation losses highlight the challenges of maintaining consistent play throughout an entire AHL season, as even the top teams can experience temporary setbacks that could impact their standings position if not addressed.