Despite a frustrating zero-for-five night on the power play, the Marlies outshot Abbotsford 32-23, outscored them 3-1 at five-on-five, and limited the Canucks to just six shots in the third period.
First Period
The opening frame was far from perfect, but a much-improved effort from Toronto gave them a foothold in the game.
Abbotsford was entering the Marlies‘ zone unimpeded in the early stages and almost made Toronto pay around four minutes into the game. Marc Gatcombe drifted into the hash marks and forced a good save out of Erik Källgren.