The Marlies started off their opening weekend on Saturday against the Rochester Americans with two great periods and then one hell of a stinker of a third period where they lost a three goal lead and wound up in OT and lost the game there.
Sunday was a much different matter, playing against the Utica Comets (New Jersey Devils affiliate) with Martin Jones made his debut in net for the Marlies, stopping 21 of 23 shots on goal. Our old friend Erik Källgren started in net for the Comets and was pulled after letting in a fourth goal on only nine shots. Nick Robertson was the star, scoring two goals in the game to help the Marlies ultimately win it 5-2.
ROBBY ROCKET 🚀 pic.twitter.com/XcAL3Ovdsu
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) October 15, 2023
ANOTHA ONE 🚀 pic.twitter.com/yhcWfo5h19
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) October 15, 2023
Ryan Tverberg also picked up his first ever professional hockey goal. The Richmond Hill native was drafted by the Leafs in 2020 but played NCAA hockey for the University of Connecticut until his third year finished at the school in 2023. Check him out here getting a redirect that would even make JvR gawk in awe.
BERGER ON THE RE-DIRECT ‼️ pic.twitter.com/kJT6iVuoEe
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) October 15, 2023
Roni Hirvonen was injured by a high stick and left the game. An update on his status is pending.
The Leafs play their third game of the season tonight here in Toronto against Chicago, and yes that means Connor Bedard will make his first appearance in Toronto. Expect a lot of media hype over that. We'll have a preview of the game out later this morning, but it's already confirmed by media that Jospeh Woll will start in net and the line swap that has promote Calle Järnkrok to play with Tavares and Nylander instead of Max Domi.
Keefe met with Domi today
— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) October 15, 2023
“My focus with Max is how he manages the puck offensively. If you don’t take care of puck offensively you have to defend that much more. We want to do a better job when we lose the puck, but in Max’s case it’s how he can keep his group on offence more” pic.twitter.com/H9KD3c3jgA
Other News
I totally forgot he was on the Senators now...
First goal as a Senator for Vladimir Tarasenko! ☝️ pic.twitter.com/r8AYgiI1WL
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 15, 2023
What do you think about this jersey?
The Ducks debut their 30th anniversary jersey. 🦆
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 16, 2023
📸: @AnaheimDucks pic.twitter.com/aWqqBH6h5H

Some changes to the NHL draft coming?

Or maybe a trip to Mexico?

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