After mounting third-period comebacks in the last few games to keep their (now 10-game) points streak alive, the Marlies squandered a two-goal advantage late in the game before letting a point slip in the shootout.
Despite the 6-5 loss, the Marlies extended their points streak to 7-0-3, remain unbeaten in regulation, and sit atop the North Division by a single point.
First Period
Laval got off to a bright start, creating a couple of scoring chances inside the opening minute. After getting shelled early in his previous game, it was understandable that Joseph Woll was a little shaky under intense pressure to start the night, but the rookie goaltender kept his composure with a couple of early saves.