That figure increased by 50% after each game of a three-in-three weekend required overtime or the shootout.
Another abnormality: In two of the three games, Toronto did not have to send their top-ranked penalty kill to work, the first (and second) time that’s occurred this season.
After trailing 0-2 at home to Utica on Thursday, Toronto struck three times without reply, scoring the winner in overtime.
Despite completely outplaying the Comets in Utica the following evening, an inspired performance from goaltender Thatcher Demko set the stage for a 3-2 shootout victory. Toronto finished the series against Utica with a 5-2-1 record.