The Marlies are known for playing late into April and May, but this year are enjoying the hottest October in franchise history. The Leafs farm team’s 2-0 shutout of the Cleveland Monsters on Saturday at Coca-Cola Coliseum moved the club to 5-0-0 in American Hockey League play. Toronto’s power play is second in the AHL at 29.4% so far. Defenceman Timothy Liljegren assisted on both to give the Swede five points, while fellow first-rounder Rasmus Sandin had his second assist in as many games. “Special teams and goaltending have been the backbone of our wins on home ice,” coach Sheldon Keefe said.

Source: National Post October 20, 2019 01:18 UTC