Toronto may have endured a three-game losing streak, but they managed to cling onto the top spot in the North Division by virtue of taking four of the 10 points on offer. The Marlies record vs. the North Division has improved to 16-3; while they continue to lead the division, Rochester has drawn level on points in one more games played.
Toronto achieved their 14th road win of the season last week and own a 22-8-0 record coming out of the short Christmas break.
The power play, which had been improving, drew a blank in all five games, failing to score on 19 opportunities.