Photos: Roadrunners blank Grand Rapids 3-0 in AHL regular season
The Roadrunners skate to a scrappy 3-0 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
The puck slips over the shoulder of Grand Rapids goaltender Tom McCollum (30) as Tucson center Ryan MacInnis (72) scores the Roadrunners second goal of the night in the third period of their 3-0 win at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Tucson left-winger Lawson Crouse sprawls over Grand Rapids defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) after getting undercut while chasing the puck at mid-ice in the third period of their AHL game at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Tucson defenseman Andrew Campbell (2) left, and center Ryan MacInnis (72) come up to congratulate left wing Tye McGinn (16) for his empty netter that sealed a 3-0 win against Grand Rapids in their AHL game at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Tucson goaltender Adin Hill (33) watches the puck just clear the bar after diving back across the crease to make a sprawling save on a Grand Rapids shot on goal in the third period of their AHL game at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
A couple of fans help Tucson left-winger Lawson Crouse (67) celebrate after he slotted home the Roadrunners' first goal of the in the second period of their 3-0 win over Grand Rapids at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Grand Rapids goaltender Tom McCollum (30) dives headfirst to secure the puck sliding through his crease in the third period against Tucson in their AHL game at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Tucson center Ryan MacInnis (72) attempts to slip the grip of Grand Rapids defenseman Filip Hronek (13) while bearing down on the goal in the second period of their AHL game at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Things get chippy late in the second period as most of the players get into a scuffle in Tucson's 3-0 win against Grand Rapids at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Tucson Roadrunners players line up for the national anthem before puck drop against Grand Rapids, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
Roadrunners vs Griffins
Tucson defenseman Joel Hanley (44) tries to shield the puck from Grand Rapids right wing Colin Campbell (45) in the first period of their AHL game at Tucson Arena, Friday, April 6, 2018, Tucson, Ariz.
The Runners beat the defending Calder Cup Champions at Tucson Arena on Friday night, and a deep playoff run seems almost likely.
Home team wins tight, chippy affair at Tucson Arena.