Luke Haymes and John Prokop make their Toronto Marlies debuts, Matt Murray delivers 36-save performance in shootout win over Belleville
Briefly

In a crucial matchup, the Toronto Marlies faced the Belleville Senators in the final game of their season series, with playoff implications for Belleville. The game initially saw Belleville take an early lead, scoring within the first minutes of play. Despite facing adversity, including a penalty debacle, the Marlies maintained focus and improved as the game progressed. Matt Murray's stellar goaltending played a critical role in helping the Marlies secure a comeback victory, emphasizing the team’s resilience and ability to adapt under pressure. Coach John Gruden praised the team's performance and growth throughout the match.
We didn't get the start we wanted. I love how we just got better as the game went on. I thought it was an incredible win for our group. For the most part, I thought we carried the play, and when Matt Murray had to be there, he was.
To him that will, ways are not wanting is a phrase from the 1600s penned by writer George Herbert. It's since morphed into a more familiar expression - if there is a will, there is a way - but the motto remains the same.
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