Toronto Marlies win third straight after spirited battle against the Binghamton Devils

Toronto Marlies vs. Binghamton DevilsPower play goals, a shorthanded tally, two defensemen out through injury, and a late hit followed by a line brawl just about sums up a crazy North Division tilt between Toronto and Binghamton on Wednesday night.

The 3-1 win marks just the second time this season that the Marlies have strung together three successive victories.

“A lot of different challenges today that we had to face,” said Sheldon Keefe. “We faced it head on and found a way to win a very tough, very physical hockey game. Really good for our team.”

First Period

The opening frame was action packed with plenty of scoring chances, but the Marlies couldn’t solve Binghamton netminder Cam Johnson.

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