In truth, the Marlies were far from their best at 5v5 as they continue to work out the kinks early in the season while still finding ways to win hockey games. Winning the special teams battle, combined with the play of Kasimir Kaskisuo, proved the difference between the teams in a 4-3 Toronto victory.
“I haven’t liked either game we’ve played on home ice,” Sheldon Keefe said after the game. “We’re 4-0 here now, but in my mind, we’ve really got one win that felt like a true win. This group is capable of a whole lot more.