The Slow starts have been a constant theme this season, as the Toronto Marlies made life difficult after an ugly first-period showing in which they dug themselves a two-goal hole. Marlies have allowed the first goal on 14 occasions and have been outscored 17-8 in the first period.
The ensuing penalty kill was a contender for the worst penalty kill of the campaign. Olle Lycksell skated unencumbered through the left circle and set up Jacob Gaucher for a tap-in.
A mistake from William Villeneuve resulted in a breakaway for the Phantoms, which Akhtyamov broke up with a flying poke-check. The goaltender was called for tripping, but Toronto negated the penalty and finished the period with a 90-second power play.
I was very impressed with the way we responded, and we didn't just do it with one or two guys; we did it with the whole team." - John Gruden
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