It was that kind of game for the Toronto Marlies as they were constantly frustrated with missed opportunities and a brilliant performance in net by Laval goaltender Charlie Lindgren.
First Period
Back on home ice following the Boat Show road-trip and the All-Star break, Toronto set the tone early with a fast pace to their game that had Laval back on their heels.
The Marlies failed to make one power play count, and despite out-shooting Laval 10-4 through the opening 20 minutes, created just two scoring chances of note. A Laval turnover led to Dmytro Timashov forcing Lindgren into a good glove save, while Stefan LeBlanc was unable to corral a pass from Sam Gagner when all alone above the blue paint.