The Toronto Marlies handed the Portland Pirates its worst loss of the season, routing the Florida Panthers AHL affiliate by an embarrassing 9-2 count at Cross Insurance Arena. Portland has now lost four in a row (0-3-1) and is losing its grip on a playoff spot.
Sam Carrick and Tobias Lindberg each scored twice for the Marlies, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Mark Arcobello, Connor Brown, Justin Holl, Josh Leivo, and Colin Smith were the other goal-scorers. Arcobello and Brown each added three assists, while former Panther T.