It was a decision that backfired as the Marlies reverted to old habits that included a slow start, twice digging themselves into a two-goal deficit, and far too many penalties. In summary, the 4-3 loss was a Mr. Hyde performance after handing a beat-down to Utica on Wednesday.
First Period
Moore’s decision to start Michael Hutchinson in the first game of a back-to-back backfired early, immediately placing Toronto on the backfoot. A soft backhand shot along the ice from Matthew Wedman beat Hutchinson five-hole and put Belleville ahead with a little over two minutes on the clock.