Toronto Marlies Post Game Notes
Published on April 8, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Toronto Marlies News Release
SCORING SUMMARY
Toronto: C. Brown (unassisted), B. Smith (R. Clune), C. Smith (C. Carrick, J. Leivo) M. Arcobello (B. Leipsic, J. Leivo)
Goaltender: A. Bibeau: 31/34
Lake Erie: A. Broadhurst (M. Chaput) M. Paliotta (T. Tynan, R. Craig) M. Cundari (M. Chaput, D. Zaar)
Goaltender: A. Forsberg: 28/32
ON THE SCORESHEET
- Connor Brown opened the scoring for the Marlies to extend his point streak to three games, scoring his 11th goal of the season.
- Ben Smith recorded a goal in his third straight game, scoring his 12th goal of the season 1:06 into the second period.
- Colin Smith scored his 20th goal of the season as he continues to improve on his professional career high.
- Josh Leivo collected two assists on the evening, extending his point streak to five games.
- Mark Arcobello scored the game winning goal 27 seconds into the overtime frame, recording his 24th goal of the year.
- Brendan Leipsic assisted on the overtime goal, extending his point streak to five games. Over those five games Leipsic has recorded eight points (two goals, six assists)
- Antoine Bibeau turned aside 31 shots to record his 26th victory of the season.
NOTABLES
- With the victory the Marlies have clinched the McGregor Kilpatrick trophy, awarded to the team with the best record in the AHL, for the first time in franchise history.
- Toronto also clinched the Eastern Conference title and North Division title. This is their second conference win and fifth division title.
- The Toronto Marlies have set a new franchise high for wins in a season with 51.
- Toronto is now 13-0-5-0 in games requiring overtime this season.
NEXT GAME: Saturday, April 9, 2016 @ Syracuse (7:00 p.m.) TSN1050 Radio
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