The combination of great goaltending from Belleville goaltender Marcus Hogberg and an utter lack of puck luck in front of goal denied the Marlies the victory they deserved through 60 minutes of play before they found a way to break through in overtime.
First Period
Facing a Belleville team playing their third game of the weekend, the Marlies imposed themselves on the Senators from the eleven-minute mark onwards.
Carl Grundstrom was robbed by Hogberg in tight before the Belleville netminder went on to deny Mason Marchment and Calle Rosen shortly thereafter.
A power play for Toronto saw Jeremy Bracco and Trevor Moore turned aside after Sam Gagner rattled the iron.