The record after five games in this series is three losses on the road in Syracuse, and two wins, both at home in Toronto.
It’s a recurring theme from Marlies players and Coach Sheldon Keefe that they aren’t playing their game when they visit Syracuse. Pinning down exactly why is a difficult question.
Saturday’s game started with a strong opening by the Marlies; a great first ten minutes of play where the Crunch could hardly generate a shot on goal or get through the Marlies defence.