Sens Score Season-High Seven Goals to Win in Syracuse
The Belleville Senators achieved a milestone on Saturday night that no other AHL team had managed this season: scoring a goal in Syracuse. They didn’t stop there, securing a 7-4 victory over the Syracuse Crunch.
First Period Highlights
Syracuse opened the scoring early when Cooper Flinton converted a rebound past Belleville’s goalie Leevi Merilainen just over five minutes in. Belleville quickly responded three minutes later during a power play. Arthur Kaliyev scored his second goal of the season on a one-timer from the right circle, assisted by Stephen Halliday. Later in the period, Wyatt Bongiovanni netted his fourth goal of the season, putting the Sens ahead 2-1 after the first 20 minutes.
Second Period Action
The second period saw rapid scoring with four goals within the first 6:05. Syracuse tied the game within a minute, thanks to Jakob Pelletier scoring another rebound goal. That tie was short-lived, as Bongiovanni scored his second of the night on a high-slot wrist shot, restoring Belleville’s lead. Then, on a power play at 4:52, Xavier Bourgault scored his fourth goal of the season by pushing the puck through the crease, extending the Sens’ lead again.
“The Belleville Senators did something on Saturday night that no American Hockey League team had done yet this season: score a goal in Syracuse.”
Belleville’s offensive surge was key in breaking Syracuse’s home scoring drought this season and ultimately securing the win.
Author’s summary: Belleville Senators broke new ground by scoring in Syracuse and dominated with a season-high seven goals, marking a significant away game victory.