Senators come up short in 3-0 loss at Utica – Belleville Sens

Senators Fall 3-0 to Comets in Utica

The Belleville Senators failed to register a goal in their first game of the weekend series, losing 3-0 to the Utica Comets.

First Period Overview

Both teams had several scoring opportunities, but Utica opened the scoring. On a power play, Seamus Casey and Xavier Parent executed a quick passing sequence that set up Matyas Melovsky to give the Comets a 1-0 lead. Belleville was outshot 15-5 during the period while successfully killing three penalties.

Second Period Developments

Utica extended their lead early in the second. Calen Addison scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Jonathan Gruden and Mikael Diotte’s sharp puck movement. Later in the period, former Senator Angus Crookshank netted his fourth goal, with assists from Ethan Edwards and Ryan Schmelzer, making it 3-0.

Third Period and Final Outcome

Belleville generated a few chances in the final frame but could not convert, sealing the 3-0 victory for Utica.

Upcoming Games

Belleville returns home to Adirondack Bank Center next Friday for the next match of this 10-game series, beginning a three-game New York State road trip.

“The Comets’ power play capitalized on a quick passing sequence from Seamus Casey and Xavier Parent, who found Matyas Melovsky to put Utica up 1-0.”
“Calen Addison doubled the lead to 2-0 with his first goal of the season, set up by some sharp puck movement from Jonathan Gruden and Mikael Diotte.”
“Former Senator Angus Crookshank jammed the puck in at the side of the net for his fourth goal of the season, assisted by Ethan Edwards and Ryan Schmelzer, making it 3-0.”

Summary: Belleville Senators were outplayed and lost 3-0 to the Utica Comets, who capitalized on power plays and sharp passing to secure the win early in the series.

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