Belleville Senators Fall 3-0 to Utica Comets
The Belleville Senators struggled to score in Utica, losing 3-0 in the opening game of their weekend series against the Comets.
First Period Action
Both teams created several chances early, but Utica took the lead on the power play. A quick passing sequence between Seamus Casey and Xavier Parent set up Matyas Melovsky, who scored to put Utica ahead 1-0. Belleville was outshot 15-5 and faced three penalty kills in the frame.
Second Period Momentum
Utica extended their lead as Calen Addison scored his first goal of the season from a setup by Jonathan Gruden and Mikael Diotte, making it 2-0. Later, former Senator Angus Crookshank netted his fourth goal with assists from Ethan Edwards and Ryan Schmelzer, pushing the score to 3-0.
Final Period and Upcoming Games
Belleville generated a few scoring opportunities in the third period but failed to convert, resulting in a final score of 3-0 for Utica. The Senators will return to Adirondack Bank Center next Friday to face the Comets in the second game of their 10-game series during 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.”
Summary: The Belleville Senators faced a tough night in Utica, unable to score as the Comets dominated with strong power play execution to win 3-0 in the first game of their series.