“I liked our start. We needed to get the lead. We came out, scored the first goal, and answered right back with a second [goal].
To get the win is huge. Hopefully, we can build off of that moving forward.”
– John Gruden
The ramifications of this game were significant for both teams. A regulation loss for the Toronto Marlies would have allowed Cleveland, Syracuse, and Belleville to move three points behind the Marlies with games in hand.
A fast start meant Toronto could play with the lead for a change, making a world of difference.