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Nick Abruzzese scores a late game-winner as Toronto Marlies overcome third-period collapse in season opener

“I really liked our second period. I thought we came out and played more to our identity of playing on our toes and made it difficult for them to exit their zone.”

– John Gruden

Despite icing a lineup with only four new faces, the Marlies played as if they were strangers at times in their season opener. This was especially true in the first period when the Marlies were fortunate that San Diego didn’t take further advantage of their dominance over the run of play.

First Period

It took San Diego 65 seconds to break the deadlock in what was a wake-up call for Nicolas Mattinen.