Toronto Marlies complete weekend sweep with second consecutive shutout of Laval

Toronto Marlies vs. Laval RocketSubstance over style was the order of the day as the Toronto Marlies ground out a second straight victory against the Laval Rocket.

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…