
Ben Scrivens frustrates Heat shooters making 37 saves
May 3: Marlies 5 vs. Abbotsford 1
Marlies scorers: Hamilton (1), Frattin (3), D’Amigo (6), Holzer (1), Kadri (2)
Heat scorers: Rheault (3)
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Forward lines:: Hamilton-Zigomanis-Kadri, Colborne-D’Amigo-Frattin, D’Amigo-Dupuis-Deschamps, Rosehill-Acton-Scott
Defence pairings: Blacker-Gardiner, Fraser-Holzer, Mikus-Gysbers
Goaltenders: Scrivens (Win 58:52 minutes played, 37 saves, 1 GA), Rynnas (0:00)
Recap:
The Toronto Marlies didn’t disappoint their home fans at Ricoh Coliseum Thursday night, getting goals from five different skaters in a 5-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The win equaled the Western Conference Semi-Final at one game apiece with the series going back to B.C. for the next three games.
Goaltender Ben Scrivens was spectacular in net for Toronto. Many of his 37 saves came courtesy of his quick glove hand at close range. Scrivens had to be particularly solid on the Marlies penalty-kill as Abbotsford was awarded a total of three 5-on-3 power-plays, the first of which lasted the full two minutes.
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