Nov 27, 2019
Formenton scores twice to lead AHL Senators to 5-3 win over Rocket
Alex Formenton scored twice to lead the Belleville Senators to a 5-3 win over the Laval Rocket on Wednesday in the American Hockey League. Josh Norris, Cole Cassels and Drake Batherson also scored for Belleville (11-8-1), which has won three straight.
The Canadian Press
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Riley Stillman scored one of his two goals during Springfield's three-goal flurry in the third period, as the Thunderbirds downed the Laval Rocket 6-3 on Saturday in the American Hockey League.
Tommy Cross, Daniel Audette, Owen Tippett and Aleksi Saarela also recorded goals for Springfield (13-11-0).
Michael McCarron, Ryan Poehling and Matthew Peca replied for the Rocket (12-9-3), the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens.
Springfield goaltender Samuel Montebeault made a season-high 38 saves. Laval's Cayden Primeau turned aside 33-of-38 shots in the loss.
The Thunderbirds went 3 for 5 on the power play, while the Rocket scored on 2-of-5 opportunities with the man advantage.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 30, 2019.