""I like the result. I like the goaltending. I like our penalty kill. I loved some of the blocked shots from our PK. They actually won us that game. I thought they were outstanding. "We were too sporadic. It's still not our template on how we want to play a full game, but again, I do like that our players were digging in and getting a win." - John Gruden"
"After a complete performance in Saturday's 7-2 win, the Toronto Marlies looked disjointed at times in the rematch against a desperate Iowa team that gave its all. There are many ways to win hockey games, and the Marlies found a way in this one through secondary scoring, a resilient penalty kill, and the brilliance of their young netminder. First Period In a period lacking quality scoring chances, Toronto missed the opportunity to build a substantial lead."
Toronto looked disjointed in the rematch after a complete 7-2 performance the previous night. Iowa played with desperation and forced a competitive contest. The Marlies secured a win through secondary scoring, a resilient penalty kill, and outstanding play from their young goaltender. The opening goal came when Vinni Lettieri fed William Villenueve, who scored through traffic. Luke Haymes had a rebound goal waved off at the horn. Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov made timely saves early and produced a spectacular double save in the second period, though he surrendered a tying goal as Toronto struggled in the defensive zone.
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