The only home win for the Marlies in the series came on Boxing Day at the ACC, but this was a much-changed team since then.
There was yet another new addition for Toronto in the shape of Shane Conacher, who was signed to an Amateur Tryout Agreement. The right winger and young brother of Cory made his debut fresh from the NCAA. Joining him was the returning Josh Leivo, reassigned after Brad Boyes reentered the Leafs‘ lineup.
The Marlies fired the opening two shots of the game before the visitors opened the scoring with just 2:27 on the clock.