Postava recorded a 24-save shutout in AHL Grand Rapids' 8-0 win over Milwaukee on Friday.
Postava has won his last four games, including a pair of shutouts in that span. For the season, he's at 17-6-0 with a 1.71 GAA, a .937 save percentage and four shutouts over 25 appearances. Postava and Sebastian Cossa have mostly been sharing the crease this season, though it's not clear if Grand Rapids will roll with one goalie during the playoffs.
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Red Wings' Michal Postava: Reassigned to AHL
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Postava was reassigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Saturday.
Postava was elevated from Grand Rapids on Friday as insurance for John Gibson (neck), but Gibson was fine to play Saturday versus the Devils. Postava will likely close out the season with the Griffins, who have been one of the best teams in the AHL all season. He'll compete with Sebastian Cossa for playing time in the AHL.
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Red Wings' Michal Postava: Bags shutout Wednesday
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Postava posted an 18-save shutout in AHL Grand Rapids' 5-0 win over Rockford on Wednesday.
Postava earned his third shutout of the campaign. He's up to 14-6-0 with a 1.77 GAA and a .935 save percentage, showing that he can keep pace with prospect goalie Sebastian Cossa. Postava was recently with the Red Wings as a backup while Cam Talbot (undisclosed) was ailing, but Postava still has some developing to do before challenging for an NHL job.
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Red Wings' Michal Postava: Assigned to AHL
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Postava was sent back to AHL Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Postava served as John Gibson's backup in Friday's 5-2 win over Buffalo. However, the Red Wings got Cam Talbot (undisclosed) back in the lineup for Saturday's 5-3 loss to Philadelphia, so Postava was a healthy scratch.
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Red Wings' Michal Postava: Up from minors
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Postava was called up from AHL Grand Rapids on Thursday under emergency conditions.
Postava has a 1.86 GAA and a .932 save percentage in 21 outings with Grand Rapids this season. He hasn't made his NHL debut yet. Cam Talbot (undisclosed) won't be available for Friday's road game against Buffalo, so Postava or John Gibson will get the start with the other netminder serving as the understudy.