Winnipeg hockey news: the Manitoba Moose lead the Toronto Marlies 2 to 1 after two periods at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and a two goal second period has turned a game Toronto controlled early into a Moose lead with 20 minutes left.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 7, 2026
Sources: Sportradar live scoreboard | Last updated: November 7, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Manitoba 2, Toronto 1 after two periods at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg
- Toronto led 1 to 0 after the first period on a Chadwick goal at 5:48 of the first
- Manitoba scored twice in the second period to take the lead into the second intermission
- The Moose won the first game of the back to back 2 to 1 in overtime on Friday night
- Manitoba entered tonight 9-4-0-0 and a perfect 5-0-0-0 at home
How the Second Period Flipped the Game
Toronto struck first. Chadwick scored at 5:48 of the first period and the Marlies carried a 1 to 0 lead into the first intermission, with Manitoba holding a 9 to 7 edge in shots after 20 minutes.
The second period belonged to the Moose. Manitoba scored twice in the middle frame and allowed nothing back, turning a 1 to 0 deficit into a 2 to 1 lead. The two goal second period is the story of the night so far, and it sends the home side into the second intermission in front.
Related: Manitoba Moose vs Toronto Marlies November 7 2026: Moose Lead 2 to 1 in Second Period
What the Lead Means With 20 Minutes Left
The Moose have been the better home team all season. They entered tonight unbeaten at Canada Life Centre at 5-0-0-0, and Friday night they needed overtime to beat these same Marlies 2 to 1. Walker Duehr scored both Manitoba goals that night, including the winner 29 seconds into overtime.
Tonight the Moose did not wait for overtime to take control. They flipped the game in the second period and now have 20 minutes to protect a one goal lead. Toronto, meanwhile, has to chase a game it led after the first period, and the Marlies know the Moose have already shown they can finish a tight one late.
The Back to Back So Far
Friday night belonged to Duehr and goaltender Domenic DiVincentiis, who made 23 saves in the 2 to 1 overtime win. Saturday is a different test. The Moose trailed after the first period, answered with two goals in the second, and now hold the lead their home record says they know how to protect.
One period decides whether Manitoba sweeps the back to back or Toronto forces the home side to settle for a split.
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