Toronto Marlies vs Laval Rocket Game Recap: Score, Line-up, Game Report, Statistics, Three Stars, Highlights, Post-Game Interviews, Social Media
| FINAL | 2018-19 Season, Game 60 | Friday, March 8, 2019 Place Bell, Laval, QC |
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LineupForward lines and defense pairings: [one_half]Cox – Evans – Grenier [one_half_last]Alzner – Lernout Goaltenders: Scratches: Nikita Jevpalovs, Ryan Culkin, Alex Belzile Injury List: Gustav Olofsson (shoulder), Noah Juulsen (eye), Michael McCarron (shoulder), Hunter Shinkaruk (upper body injury) Game ReportGame Report written by Chris G On Friday night, the Laval Rocket hosted the Toronto Marlies at Place Bell for the second time this week. On Wednesday night, the Marlies were victorious 4-3 against the Rocket in a game that was decided in overtime. Laval tried to snap their two-game losing streak as, heading into the game, they were nine points out of a playoff spot. Alex Belzile did not dress for the game as he was out with the flu. Morgan Adams-Moisan returned to the lineup after sitting out the the last game. Laval came out strong in the first period, controlling the play and getting several scoring chances, but were unable to get any of their 14 shots behind Michael Hutchinson. The Marlies scored the only goal of the period as Dmytro Timashov hit a bouncing puck from mid-air to score. Laval continued putting the pressure on Toronto in the second period and took the first eight shots of the frame. Three consecutive penalties broke the momentum and the Marlies went on a 9-1 sequence in the shots category, including a power play goal. Michael Carcone scored on Michael McNiven with a top corner wrist shot from the face-off circle. The Rocket took another 14 shots in the period, including two dangerous scoring opportunities while they were on the penalty kill. Antoine Waked and Jake Evans weren’t able to complete a 2-on-1. Moments later Hayden Verbeek went on a breakaway that started from his own zone, but didn’t succeed in putting the puck into the net. Hutchinson kept his team in the game. The third period was just like the first two. Laval had several quality chances but weren’t able to get any goals. The Marlies scored an empty net goal with 1:21 remaining and went on to win 3-0. Utica will be at Place Bell on Saturday at 7pm ET to face Laval. Listen in the player below for full post-game audio with coach Joel Bouchard and key players from the game. Plus/Minus▲ Alexandre Grenier, Hayden Verbeek, Alexandre Alain ▼ Xavier Ouellet, Marc-Olivier Roy |
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The Numbers
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| ROCKET | MARLIES | |
| 42 | Shots | 24 |
| 0 for 5 | Power Play | 1 for 4 |
| 8 | Penalty Minutes | 10 |
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Stars of the Game |
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What Did They Say?
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| Post-game interview with Joel Bouchard:
Post-game interview with Alexandre Alain: Post-game interview with Antoine Waked: Post-game interview with Karl Alzner: Post-game interview with Hayden Verbeek: Interviews conducted by Chris G for AHL Report |
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