Overview
- The Toronto Marlies beat Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2-1 in overtime on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with Michael Pezzetta scoring his second straight game-winning goal.
- A lengthy video review confirmed the overtime goal stood with no goaltender interference or high stick called, ending the contest in Toronto’s favor.
- Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov was sharp again, making 33 saves and continuing a strong playoff run that has steadied the Marlies in tight games.
- Coach John Gruden credited the club’s depth, saying the team has four lines that can contribute, and the Marlies won Game 2 without Easton Cowan because of an upper-body maintenance issue.
- The series shifts to Toronto for Game 3 on Monday, June 1 at Coca-Cola Coliseum with the Marlies holding the strategic advantage of a 2-0 road lead.