TORONTO - Connor Brown scored and added two assists as the Toronto Marlies defeated the Charlotte Checkers 4-1 in American Hockey League action Wednesday afternoon at the Ricoh Centre.

William Nylander, Ryan Rupert and Josh Leivo had the other goals for the Marlies (23-21-9-0).

Zach Boychuk scored for the Checkers (20-28-5-1).

A sellout crowd of 7,851 was on hand for the matinee.