( Richard Lautens / Toronto Star ) | Order this photoConnor Brown says the Toronto Marlies don’t necessarily need the inspiration, but they’ll gladly take the positive vibes this city is experiencing thanks to the never-say-die Toronto Raptors. In first period action, Toronto Marlies right wing Connor Brown (29) manoeuvres around Albany Devils goalie Scott Wedgewood (31) for a short handed goal. But in a twist made possible only because of wonky arena availability dates, the Marlies still have home-ice advantage. The Marlies are currently down 2-0 against the Hershey Bears in the Calder Cup playoffs. Albany proved a tough-to-put-away opponent, leading 2-1 after three games and stretching the second-round series to seven games.

Source: thestar May 24, 2016 15:41 UTC