Rich Clune, always honest and reliably on the money with his post-game comments, accurately summarized the Marlies‘ 5-1 victory over Laval on Friday. The scoreline flattered Toronto, and Greg Moore would have been lambasting his team for all of the penalties taken had Laval been able to convert with the extra man.
The Marlies were able to count on a six-for-six penalty kill as well as their secondary scoring, but more importantly, they seized on their chances in the middle frame to secure a critical two points.
First Period
Toronto was dealt an early body blow when Filip Král was forced to leave the game with a leg laceration.