The 28th-placed Rochester Americans entered the game having just lost Cal O’Reilly — their best forward and captain — but were the better team in this game regardless. The Amerks now lead 6-2-0 with two games left in the season series.
First Period
Travis Dermott striking the crossbar just 10 seconds into the game was the closest the Marlies came to scoring in the opening frame. It took Toronto until 8:30 into the game to register an official shot on goal.
By that time, the Marlies were already behind after getting outworked by Rochester early.