That changed in a big way on Saturday in Manitoba when a potent power play and a stoic penalty kill paved the way for a second Marlies straight victory over a Manitoba team short on confidence.
First Period
After their embarrassment on home ice the night before, it was inevitable that Manitoba would come out fast, and they certainly held a possession and zone time advantage in the early stages.
Making his Marlies debut between the pipes was Michael Garteig, whose nerves were settled by a nice pad save 30 seconds in followed by an even better stop to deny Kristian Riechel on a partial breakaway three minutes later.