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Anderson's shootout winner lifts Toronto Marlies to 3-2 win over Americans

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Joey Anderson scored in the shootout and the Toronto Marlies beat the Rochester Americans 3-2 in American Hockey League play on Friday.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Joey Anderson scored in the shootout and the Toronto Marlies beat the Rochester Americans 3-2 in American Hockey League play on Friday. 

Sam Malone opened the scoring for the Americans (30-22-4) with a power-play marker 10:09 into the game. He added Rochester's other goal 9:24 into the second frame. 

Alex Steeves and Bobby McMann had goals for the Marlies (30-23-7) in regulation, and Anderson clinched the victory after both sides failed to score in overtime.

Toronto's Michael Hutchinson made 28 saves, then stopped all three skaters he faced in the shootout. 

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 28-of-30 shots for Rochester, who saw a two-game win streak halted.

The Americans went 1 for 4 on the man advantage while the Marlies couldn't find the back of the net on four power plays.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 25, 2022.

The Canadian Press