Putting it simply, the Marlies fell flat on their face for a second straight night in Utica. They fell to an early 3-0 deficit, for a second straight night. They also lost 5-2 for the second straight night.
Garret Sparks stopped 75% of the 20 shots he faced, while Thatcher Demko parried away 40 of 42 shots on net by the Marlies. If you’re wondering why there is such a drastic discrepancy in shots, goals, and the score. To put it simply, porous defense and score effects. As Leafs fans as well, I’m sure you’re familiar with those two things.