AHL Toronto Marlies

Toronto Defeats Abbotsford 3-1 in Game Four

Published on May 8, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release


The Toronto Marlies defeated the Abbotsford Heat tonight by a score of 3-1 from British Columbia. Abbotsford dominated on the shot clock in the opening frame, outshooting the Marlies by a count of 10-3. Toronto showed resiliency in overcoming a 1-0 deficit heading into the third period. Greg Scott scored two goals within a five-minute span to give the Marlies a 2-1 lead midway through the third. Scott completed the natural hat-tick, scoring into the empty net with less than a minute to go in the third period. Ben Scrivens was sensational in net for Toronto, stopping 35 of 36 shots in the victory.

Game five against Abbotsford goes tomorrow night from the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre. Puck drop is set for 10:00pm and can be seen live on Leafs TV and heard on the AM 640 radio network.

Goal Scorers:

Toronto à Greg Scott (3)

Abbotsford à Hugh Jessiman

Goaltenders:

Toronto à Ben Scrivens - 35 saves on 36 shots

Abbotsford à Danny Taylor - 14 saves on 16 shots

Quick Hits:

Abbotsford outshot Toronto 36 - 17 Greg Scott registered a natural hat trick. His three goal performance marked the first time he has scored in this post-season Greg Scott also registered the first shorthanded goal of the post-season for the Marlies

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