Senators Fall 3-0 to Comets in Utica
The Belleville Senators were shut out 3-0 by the Utica Comets in the first game of their weekend series, unable to break through despite several early chances.
First Period Action
Both teams created opportunities, but Utica struck first on a power play.
Seamus Casey and Xavier Parent combined on a quick passing play to set up Matyas Melovsky, who opened the scoring for the Comets.
Belleville was outshot 15-5 and had to kill off three penalties in the opening frame.
Comets Extend Their Lead
In the second period, Utica doubled their advantage.
Calen Addison scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Jonathan Gruden and Mikael Diotte.
Later in the same frame, former Belleville forward Angus Crookshank added a third goal.
He jammed the puck home at the side of the net with help from Ethan Edwards and Ryan Schmelzer.
Final Frame and Next Meeting
Belleville pressed in the third period but couldn’t convert, sealing a 3-0 defeat. The two teams will meet again next Friday at Adirondack Bank Center, continuing their ten-game season series as part of Belleville’s three-game New York State trip.
Author’s Summary
The Belleville Senators were shut out 3-0 by Utica, struggling offensively as the Comets capitalized on special teams and quick puck movement to control the game.