The Utica Comets picked up a pair of one-goal American Hockey League victories over the weekend to improve to 20-23-3-4 overall on the season.

They defeated the Toronto Marlies, 2-1, at the Ricoh Coliseum Sunday afternoon, a day after downing the Rochester Americans by the same score on Saturday in front of a packed house at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.

With the wins the Comets have collected a point in 11 of its past 14 games.

On Sunday, Utica rode a penalty killing unit that killed off 8 of 9 Marlies power play opportunities, and goalie Joe Cannatas 25 saves for the victory.

The Comets recorded goals from Jeremy Welsh and Pascal Pelletier. Colin Stuart, Kent Huskins, and Alex Biega picked up the Comets assists.

Utica picked up its first win of the season over Toronto after losing twice to before, both by the score of 5-2.

Drew MacIntyre finished with 26 saves on 28 Comets shots on goal, and Kozun picked up his 14th goal of the year.

In front of a sold out crowd at the Aud on Saturday, the Comets avenged a 7-3 loss the previous night in Rochester. With the win, Utica has won four of five games on their home ice.

Nicklas Jensen and Brandon DeFazio had the goals for the winners, while netminder Joacim Eriksson made 31 saves on 32 shots to earn his 14th victory of the season. Alex Biega, Yann Sauve and Kellan Lain each recorded assists for Utica.

Matt Hackett finished with 25 saves on 27 shots for Rochester, as he fell for just the second time this season against the Comets.

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Comets skate to pair of wins