The Crunch took advantage of a three-man officiating crew, doling out cheap shots and throwing nasty hits behind the play. The officials given this assignment looked ill-equipped to handle a game that threatened to get totally out of hand in the second period.
First Period
The Marlies certainly didn’t help themselves at times and were a little fortunate to only find themselves behind by one goal through 20 minutes.
Toronto began brightly, drawing a powerplay, but they were unable to convert despite some good looks before Kasperi Kapanen created the first opportunity at even strength.