Marlies' Power Play Unit Evens North Division Semifinal Series With Laval
The Toronto Marlies defeated the Laval Rocket 6-2 to tie their North Division Semifinal series at 1-1 in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. Toronto's power play unit was dominant, scoring four goals, including key tallies by Logan Shaw, Vinni Lettieri, Luke Haymes, and Noah Chadwick. Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov made 29 saves on 31 shots to secure the victory.
- ▪The Toronto Marlies won 6-2 against the Laval Rocket to even the North Division Semifinals series at 1-1.
- ▪Toronto scored four power play goals, with contributions from Logan Shaw, Vinni Lettieri, Luke Haymes, and Noah Chadwick.
- ▪Marlies goaltender Artur Akhtyamov recorded 29 saves on 31 shots for a .935 save percentage.
- ▪Laval took an early lead with goals from Laurent Dauphin and Joshua Roy, but could not maintain it.
- ▪Easton Cowan scored an insurance goal early in the third period, followed by an empty-netter to seal the game.
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