After just one goal between the two teams through 40 minutes, the offense took over in the final frame, with the Marlies coming out on top by a score of 5-3, proving more opportunistic than Syracuse when it mattered.
First Period
Despite the lack of goals, the first half of the opening frame was the antithesis of low-event hockey. There was plenty of physicality between the divisional rivals, and to Toronto’s credit, they matched up well in that regard against a team noted for its aggressive style.
The first real chance for the Marlies came off of a turnover at the 11-minute mark.