Syracuse recovered from a two-goal deficit in the final frame before nearly snatching the regulation winner. It would have been rough justice for the Marlies not to take anything from this game, but it was a valuable lesson on the need for a 60-minute effort to put teams away in the North Division.
First Period
From the opening puck drop, the Marlies dictated the pace of play through the first frame and dominated every facet of play.
It was nearly a dream start inside 60 seconds, but Timothy Liljegren’s rasping shot hit the post.