The Belleville Senators conclude their first three-in-three stretch of the season today with a North Division rivalry game against the Laval Rocket at CAA Arena. The Sens enter this match in good spirits following a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack last night.
Phil Daoust scored the decisive shorthanded goal with just about four seconds remaining, securing the win and leveling Belleville's record to 5-5-1-0 after 11 games. Jackson Parsons, in his American Hockey League debut, stopped 30 of 31 shots, earning his first career victory.
The Laval Rocket currently lead the Sens by three points in the early-season standings. Laval last played on Friday, defeating Hartford. The Rocket have only lost four games so far, including a loss to Belleville earlier this season.
"Phil Daoust scored the game-winner, shorthanded, with just about four seconds left in the game, evening Belleville’s record at 5-5-1-0 through the first 11 games of the season."
"Jackson Parsons stopped 30 of 31 shots he faced, earning his first win in his American Hockey League debut."
Author’s summary: The Belleville Senators, energized by a last-second victory and strong goaltending debut, face the Laval Rocket today in a key rivalry game, aiming to solidify their early-season position.