It was a rare 7:00 pm game on Saturday night for the Toronto Marlies, but it didn’t seem to faze them one bit as they blanked the Laval Rocket 3-0 for a flawless victory, their 37th in 70 games. The Marlies now stand third in the North Division, eight points clear of a playoff spot.
Chris Mueller scored a hat trick, his first since 2013, while Kasimir Kaskisuo shut the door on the frustrated Rocket, stopping all 19 shots he faced for his 10th win of the season.
It was also a big night for the kids, as a pair of Toronto Maple Leafs draft picks from 2017 made their AHL debuts.