The Toronto Marlies dropped game one of the Calder Cup Final tonight by a score of 3-1 from the Scope Arena in Norfolk.
The Admirals jumped out to a 1-0 lead midway through the first period on a goal from forward Cory Conacher. Tyler Johnson added to the Norfolk lead with a power play marker just over 10 minutes into the second period. Carter Ashton’s first professional playoff goal cut the lead to 2-1 with over 15 minutes to go in the third period. The Marlies were unable to tie the game on a power play late in the third period.
Toronto Goal Scorers: Carter Ashton
Norfolk Goal Scorers: Cory Conacher, Tyler Johnson (GWG), Brandon Segal
Toronto Goaltender: Ben Scrivens stopped 39 of 41 shots
Norfolk Goaltender: Dustin Tokarski stopped 23 of 24 shots
Game Notes
* Norfolk outshot Toronto 42-24
* Carter Ashton registered his first career professional playoff goal
* Ryan Hamilton led the Marlies with 4 shots on goal
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