The Marlies have now won five of their last six and have allowed just 11 goals in those wins, a marked improvement in their defensive play if you ignore the blow-out loss to Charlotte at the tail end of a three-in-three weekend.
“It’s getting there,” said Sheldon Keefe. “The guys are starting to feel it. We’re making progress here for sure.”
First Period
The Marlies, who have consistently produced better performances away from home, stymied the hosts in a scoreless first period in which Rochester took until the 14th minute to record a shot on goal.