With their third consecutive shutout of Laval, the Marlies now lead the season series with a 4-2-1 record.
First Period
Unlike Friday’s game, the Marlies weren’t able to control the game for sustained stretches, instead playing a solid defensive game after taking an early lead.
The power play once more came through for the Marlies this weekend when Sam Gagner found the net with a wired slap shot from the top of the left circle just 2:20 into the game.
The Marlies rarely troubled young netminder Connor LaCouvee for the remainder of the period, while their penalty kill stood tall twice, preserving the Marlies‘ 1-0 lead through 20 minutes.