It concluded a rollercoaster month that saw Toronto win five straight before losing five of the final seven games to finish February with a record of 7-4-1.
Facing more divisional opponents over this past weekend, Toronto dropped to another defeat on home ice, this time against cross-border rivals Rochester.
Back on the road, Toronto finally found their groove again in Belleville and prevailed 4-1 after surrendering the first goal of the game. That victory ensured the Marlies did not suffer a fourth straight defeat, kept them atop the AHL standings, and leaves them in need of just five points to clinch a playoff berth with 18 games remaining.