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

Senators Fall 3-0 to Comets in Utica

The Belleville Senators struggled to score in Utica, losing 3-0 to the Comets in the opening game of their weekend series.

First Period Summary

Both teams created several opportunities early on, but Utica drew first blood. The Comets' power play scored after a quick passing sequence involving Seamus Casey and Xavier Parent, who set up Matyas Melovsky to make it 1-0. Belleville was outshot 15-5 despite successfully killing three penalties.

Second Period Developments

The Comets continued their dominance, doubling their lead early in the second period. Calen Addison scored his first goal of the season, assisted by Jonathan Gruden and Mikael Diotte’s precise puck movement. Later, former Senator Angus Crookshank increased the lead to 3-0 by jamming in a rebound, assisted by Ethan Edwards and Ryan Schmelzer.

Third Period Overview

Belleville created some opportunities in the final period but failed to score, resulting in a 3-0 loss.

Upcoming Matchup

The Senators will face the Comets again soon. They return to Adirondack Bank Center next Friday to begin a three-game New York State road trip, continuing this 10-game series.

"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: The Belleville Senators were shut out 3-0 by the Utica Comets, who capitalized on power plays and sharp passes to control the game from start to finish.

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