"“I prepared like it was a regular game. Obviously, it's an important game, but I kept a neutral mood,” Akhtyamov said. “My team played well. They played great defence, especially in the third period.”"
"“We're really happy because they are a really good team with some really good players,” Akhtyamov said. “We're glad we beat them, but we need to be ready for the next round. This is only the start.”"
"Akhtyamov responded by turning aside 20 of 22 shots to pick up his fourth win of the playoffs. After being pulled in Game 4, Akhtyamov responded by turning aside 20 of 22 shots to pick up his fourth win of the playoffs."
"After Owen Beck opened the scoring for the Rocket, rookie defenceman Blake Smith knotted the game at one with a shot from the point, recording his first career professional playoff goal in his first career professional playoff game."
Toronto defeated the Laval Rocket 3-2 to move into the American Hockey League North Division Finals. Two unanswered third-period goals gave the Marlies the win after Owen Beck opened the scoring for Laval. Artur Akhtyamov started for a fourth straight game and responded after being pulled in Game 4, stopping 20 of 22 shots for his fourth playoff win. He credited the team’s defense, especially in the third period, and said he prepared with a neutral mindset. Laval finished first in the division during the regular season, but Toronto upset them in five games and will face the Cleveland Monsters next. Rookie defenceman Blake Smith scored his first professional playoff goal.
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