Toronto Knocks off Oklahoma City 5-0 in Game One
Published on May 17, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Oklahoma City Barons 5-0 in game one of the Western Conference Final tonight from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma. With the win, Toronto pushed its win streak to five games. Marcel Mueller scored the game-winning-goal just over five minutes into the opening period. Ben Scrivens recorded his second shutout of the post-season, making 31 saves to pick up the win for Toronto.
The Western Conference Final resumes tomorrow night from Oklahoma City. Puck drop is set for 8:00pm eastern time. The game can be seen live on Leafs TV and heard on the AM 640 radio network.
Toronto Goal Scorers: Marcel Mueller (GWG), Nicolas Deschamps, Matt Frattin, Joe Colborne, Jake Gardiner Oklahoma City Goal Scorers: none
Toronto Goaltender: Ben Scrivens - 31 saves on 31 shots Oklahoma City Goaltender: Yann Danis - 27 saves on 32 shots
Game Notes
* Matt Frattin registered his 6th goal of the post-season and is now tied for the AHL goal scoring lead with Jerry D'Amigo
* Toronto continues to lead the AHL in post-season penalty killing, having surrendered just one powerplay goal in nine games
* Nazem Kadri and Philippe Dupuis recorded two assists each in game one
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