Belleville Senators Fall 3-0 to Utica Comets
The Belleville Senators were unable to score as they dropped the opening game of their weekend series against the Utica Comets with a 3-0 loss.
First Period
Both teams created several chances early on, but Utica took the lead first. The Comets’ power play executed a swift passing sequence from Seamus Casey and Xavier Parent, who set up Matyas Melovsky for the opening goal. Belleville was outshot 15-5 during the period and faced three penalty kills.
Second Period
The Comets continued their momentum, scoring twice more. Calen Addison scored his first goal of the season to double Utica’s lead, assisted by Jonathan Gruden and Mikael Diotte’s precise puck movement. Later, former Senator Angus Crookshank netted his fourth goal of the season with help from Ethan Edwards and Ryan Schmelzer, pushing the score to 3-0.
Third Period
Belleville created some scoring chances but failed to convert, resulting in a final 3-0 victory for Utica.
Upcoming Games
The Senators will quickly have a chance to respond as they return home to Adirondack Bank Center next Friday to continue their 10-game series, starting a three-game road trip in New York State.
“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 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 struggled offensively in a 3-0 loss to the Utica Comets, with Utica’s power play and sharp passing proving decisive.