The visiting Marlies were the better team for sustained spells in the game but dug themselves a hole in the second period that proved too much to climb out of.
First Period
The first period saw Toronto outshoot their hosts 11-5, with a least double that total in attempts at the net.
After a promising start with a strong early forecheck, Toronto gifted the home team the opening goal of the game with five minutes played. With five Marlies players deep inside their own zone, missed assignments left the dangerous Adam Tambellini alone in the slot.