The Toronto Marlies kicked off their 2018 Calder Cup run in style with a 3-2 overtime victory over the AHL affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks, the Utica Comets. Jeremy Bracco and Justin Holl scored for the Marlies to send the game to extras, and Chris Mueller ended the game in overtime. Garret Sparks gave his blood, sweat, and tears for the win. Literally.
The Team
The AHL’s top goaltender Garret Sparks will start for the Toronto Marlies. Sparks led the league in save percentage (.936), goals against average (1.