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Toronto Marlies let opportunity slip as the Texas Stars force Game 7 with a 5-2 victory

Those were the post-game words of Sheldon Keefe after the Toronto Marlies failed to clinch the Calder Cup despite dominating the opening 25 minutes of play.

Avoidable mistakes, losing the goaltending battle, and some suspect officiating all played their part, but Texas Stars were able to force a Game 7 because ultimately they took advantage of their chances and avoided the type of egregious breakdowns giving up clear-cut scoring opportunities that plagued the Marlies.

First Period

Both teams could have scored inside the opening minute, but Colin Greening was denied by Mike McKenna and Garret Sparks turned aside Travis Morin in tight.