“We knew they were going to push hard as they didn’t play last night and we did. We just kept our composure.”
– John Gruden
At the right time of the schedule, the Toronto Marlies have found ways to win games where they might have lost or dropped points earlier this season. Initially stifled by a Hartford team looking to snap its losing streak, the Marlies stayed with the process and capitalized on some good fortune to break the game wide open in this 5-1 win on Saturday.
First Period
In a fast-paced first period, Toronto struggled to get going offensively.