The Toronto Marlies opened their Calder Cup title defense with a 4-1 road win over Rochester on Friday night.
The Amerks host Game 2 on Sunday afternoon.
Coming off a 33-goal regular season, Chris Mueller scored twice for the Marlies as part of a three-point night. Nic Baptiste and Adam Brooks also scored, and Rasmus Sandin registered three assists.
Kasimir Kaskisuo turned aside 29 shots to earn the win, allowing only a Tage Thompson goal with 1:08 left in regulation.
North Division Semifinals – Series “D” (best-of-5)
N2-Rochester Americans vs. N3-Toronto Marlies
Game 1 – Fri., Apr. 19 – Toronto 4, ROCHESTER 1
Game 2 – Sun., Apr. 21 – Toronto at Rochester, 3:05
Game 3 – Wed., Apr. 24 – Rochester at Toronto, 7:00
*Game 4 – Fri., Apr. 26 – Rochester at Toronto, 7:00
*Game 5 – Sun., Apr. 28 – Toronto at Rochester, 5:05
*if necessary… All times Eastern
