from Peter J. Wallner of Mlive,

The Grand Rapids Griffins qualified for the AHL playoffs Saturday. Now, they have to find a way to get over a monumental late-season collapse.

The Griffins continued an incredible slide in a 5-0 loss at Milwaukee, yielding three goals within the opening two minutes in the regular-season finale that nonetheless resulted in a playoff berth.

That came about 45 minutes after the game was over, thanks to a Chicago victory over Manitoba.

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