Rampage edged by Marlies in the first game of their playoffs. 4 - 3 Marlies.

Montoya in net for this first run. The Marlie’s Newberry and Mitchell got the first two goals but Arizona’s very own David Spina grabbed a PP goal to keep the Rampage close.

Matt Murley got a shortie to tie it all up but Marlie center Foster took advantage of Keith Yandle’s broken stick to make it 3 - 2.

It became a seesaw as Brendan Bell (former Marlie) tied it up again in the middle moments of the third period. 3 - 3 until the last 6 minutes and the Marlie’s Jriry Tlusty took advantage of a miscue behind Monty’s net to get the game winner. 4 - 3 Marlies final.

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