Entering into a pivotal Game Six matchup in foreign territory, Toronto Marlies are preparing to hit the ice tonight with their backs firmly up against the wall.
It’s a position that serves as a fitting metaphor for the team’s entire season. Now staring down the barrel of a 3-2 series deficit – with a pair of road dates versus the AHL’s top regular season challenger as their lone remaining hope at staying alive – the odds are about as slim as they get. And yet, the Baby Leafs soldier on. Exactly as they have done all year.
Nevertheless, full desperation mode has been activated for the Marlies at the moment.