Overview

• Nick Robertson scored, logged power-play and penalty-kill minutes, wore an 'A', and drew public praise from coach Craig Berube.
• Calle Järnkrok opened the scoring and, alongside David Kämpf, led forwards in ice time as steadying veterans in a prospect-heavy lineup.
• Marshall Rifai brought edge with a fight and a key late shot block on Tim Stützle, while rookie Ben Danford earned Berube’s approval for a solid, low‑mistake outing.
• Young goalies Artur Akhtyamov and Vyacheslav Peksa appeared composed and combined for 32 saves against an NHL‑leaning Ottawa roster.
• Toronto used the road opener as a live audition for players without secure NHL jobs, with more regulars expected to dress for the Scotiabank Arena rematch.