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The Red Wings shuffled many forwards back and forth from Grand Rapids to Detroit this season, but Jonatan Berggren wasn’t one of them. Even with the Griffins eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, the Red Wings have opted not to recall Berggren for the final two games. They signed Turner Elson to an NHL contract for the rest of the season, and he will make his Red Wings debut tonight in Toronto (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit Extra). “Berggren’s had a good year down there,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said. “At the end of the day, the decision on Jonatan Berggren is a decision made on what’s best for his individual development.

The Grand Rapids Griffins went toe-to-toe with Cleveland in more ways than one Tuesday night at Van Andel Arena. Grand Rapids scored three third-period goals to beat the Monsters 5-3, which snapped Cleveland’s six-game winning streak. The game also saw Grand Rapids defenseman Dylan McIlrath and Cleveland’s Brett Gallant exchange a series of haymakers, which can be viewed by clicking here. Grand Rapids will host the Monsters at 7 p.m.Grand Rapids fell behind 3-2 Tuesday in the second period. *Turner Elson is tied for third in the AHL goal-scoring race and tied for the lead with 11 power play points.

Grand Rapids defenseman Dylan McIlrath played in his 200th game for the Griffins during their 2-1 overtime loss to Rockford on March 13. One game later this past Tuesday, left wing Turner Elson played in his 200th game, which also was a 2-1 overtime loss to Rockford. Of the 531 players in Grand Rapids history, 47 have reached the milestone. Five of Grand Rapids’ next six games will be on the road, with Tuesday’s 7 p.m. game against Chicago being the exception. We just have to make sure to try to continually improve and teach, but maybe do so in different methods.”MORERockford spoils Calvin Pickard’s return to Grand Rapids Griffins

Grand Rapids scored three unanswered goals to beat host Cleveland 3-1 Saturday for its first win of the season. The Griffins, 1-2 overall, took a 2-1 lead on Riley Barber’s goal 1:53 into third period. Dominic Turgeon added an empty-netter with 1:49 remaining off assists from Elson and Michael Rasmussen for the final margin. Grand Rapids and Cleveland traded power play goals in the second period. • The Griffins have scored one power play goal in each game this season, and Criscuolo (2-1--3) and Barber (0-3--3) have factored into the scoring of each.

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings signed forward Sam Gagner to a one-year contract extension Saturday. The Red Wings acquired Gagner on Feb. 24 in a trade with Edmonton. In 42 games last season with the Red Wings and Oilers, Gagner had six goals and seven assists. Detroit also announced it has signed forward Turner Elson to a one-year extension. More: Red Wings pick up Marc Staal, draft pick in trade with Rangers

DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings acquired defenseman Marc Staal and a second-round draft pick from the New York Rangers for future considerations Saturday. “Marc Staal has been an exemplary hockey player, teammate and person from the moment he joined the New York Rangers organization,” Rangers President John Davidson said. The rebuilding Red Wings have 20 picks over the next two drafts, including six of the first 65 selections this year. The Red Wings acquired Gagner on Feb. 24 in a trade with Edmonton. The respect we have for Marc is immeasurable, and we wish him and his family all the best.”More: Red Wings newsMore: Report: Jimmy Howard likely to move on from Red Wings, but not retiring