A win and a loss by the same 5-1 scoreline perfectly encapsulated the Marlies‘ inconsistent campaign so far. A 19-15-5 record leaves them embroiled in a battle for a playoff berth as the fourth-seeded team in the North Division at the moment.
The glass half full view on it is that the Marlies have not endured a losing month to date despite an inability to keep the puck out of their net (3.58 GAA) while frequently relying on their offense to bail them out (fourth-highest scoring team with 138 goals).
The reigning Calder Cup Champions were 4-4-1 through October after losing four straight games.