Toronto’s eighth victory in their last nine games moves them to 14-4-0 on the season, placing them second in the AHL by points percentage and seven points clear of second place in the North Division.
First Period
The Marlies were indebted to Garret Sparks in the opening period as their in-form goaltender turned aside all 15 Utica shots. His best save came just three minutes in when Reid Boucher was alone in the slot with half a net to aim into only for Sparks to perform robbery as he flung himself across to his left.