The two sides developed a dislike for one other over the weekend, something that was apparent in the first period, where ten penalties were handed out. Curiously, there was no call on a dangerous play that ended the night for Timothy Liljegren.
First Period
The Marlies had more jump in the early going, as you would expect after a lackluster showing on Friday evening. Tyler Gaudet twice came close inside the opening 90 seconds,
The Marlies were also indebted to their goaltender for keeping Grand Rapids off the board in the first period.