They’ve taken just three points from six games against the Amerks and haven’t picked up a point in three visits to the Blue Cross Arena.
After grinding out a victory on Sunday, Toronto needed a similar effort on an ice surface that wasn’t conducive to skilled hockey.
First Period
The Marlies set about their task with gusto from the opening faceoff. Byron Froese and Seth Griffith were welcoming a new linemate in Trevor Moore, and the trio put in a good opening shift with two shots inside the opening 37 seconds.
That same line was responsible when the Marlies opened the scoring with 3:37 on the clock.