- Michael Pezzetta scored the go-ahead goal with 1:36 remaining to lead the Toronto Marlies to a 4-2 win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- The Marlies’ fourth line of Pezzetta, Marc Johnstone, and Reese Johnson continues to provide a crucial veteran presence and physical forecheck throughout the postseason.
- Rising prospect Easton Cowan extended his impressive playoff run with his fifth goal, bringing his total to nine points in 14 games.
- Defenceman William Villeneuve added a power-play goal and continues to lead all players in the playoffs with 12 assists.
- Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov secured his third consecutive win, stopping 34 shots to help the Marlies steal home-ice advantage.
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