Subban scintillating as B-Sens come back from 2-0 deficit to beat Laval – Belleville Sens

Tonight, at the CAA Arena, the Belleville Senators hosted the Laval Rocket in a tense, hard-fought game that ultimately saw Belleville prevail 3-2.

The first period started off slowly but had its share of intensity. Laval’s Logan Mailloux received a cross-checking penalty, while Belleville’s Tyler Boucher was called for interference. Senators’ forward Garrett Pilon kept the pressure on during Laval’s power play. Belleville’s Malcolm Subban came through with several key saves, showing his effectiveness despite not being the biggest goalie on the ice. Laval ended the first period leading in shots on net with 13, compared to Belleville’s 7.

In the second period, Laval appeared to take control, scoring five minutes in. Rocket’s Xavier Simoneau delivered a perfectly placed shot to the top-right corner, leaving Subban with little chance to stop it. The Rocket then doubled their lead with another goal, a quick shot that slipped through Subban’s pads, putting the Senators in a tough position. The arena grew tense as fans recalled Belleville’s recent struggles, with hopes for a win beginning to fade.

However, in the final minute of the period, the Senators found a spark. Despite being on the penalty kill, Belleville capitalized on a turnover, and Pilon fired a shot through Jakub Dobes’s legs, cutting Laval’s lead to 2-1 and energizing the crowd.

The third period began with Belleville on the power play after a cross-checking penalty on Laval’s Zach Hayes. Thirty seconds in, Belleville’s Xavier Bourgault scored a quick goal, assisted by Pilon and Stephen Halliday, tying the game 2-2 and reviving the Senators’ momentum.

Then, at 10:57, Maxence Guenette scored what would be the game-winning goal, putting Belleville ahead for the first time. In the final minutes, Halliday made a strategic play, engaging Mailloux in a scuffle that resulted in both receiving five-minute penalties. This move effectively sidelined Laval’s best player as the Rocket pushed for a last-minute equalizer.

Though Laval kept the pressure on, Belleville’s defence held strong, securing the Senators’ 3-2 comeback victory. Subban was named first star of the game as he secured his first win as a Senator with his 27-save performance.

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Fast facts:

• Malcolm Subban secured his first win as a Senator with 27 saves.
• Oskar Pettersson scored a goal and an assist.
• Max Guenette scored the game-winner.
• Xavier Bourgault…