The Marlies extended their point streak to five games (4-0-1) and are now 12-10-3 on home ice after owning a losing record at Coca-Cola Coliseum for the majority of the season to date.
First Period
Toronto almost got off to the perfect start, but Sam Gagner’s blast from distance struck the iron, hit the back of goaltender Samuel Montembeault, and didn’t have enough pace to cross the goal line.
Just 19 seconds later, Springfield took the early lead with a highly-debatable goal.
Michael Hutchinson appeared to have hold of a shot by Jamie McGinn, but the puck squirted loose and a scramble ensued in front of the Marlies net.