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1 day agoRoad trip starts on sour note as Toronto Marlies are handed road loss in Chicago
The opening three minutes personified the difference between the teams. Pyotr Kochetkov denied Borya Valis' five-hole attempt after the rookie escaped on a partial breakaway. 30 seconds later, the Wolves' Evan Vierling scored alone in front as Chicago won the battle behind the goal line in what was a learning moment for Blake Smith. Cedric Paré had the opportunity to answer immediately but was unable to bury from the heart of the slot.
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