Belleville Senators Score Season-High Seven Goals in Syracuse Victory
The Belleville Senators achieved what no other American Hockey League (AHL) team had done this season: they scored a goal in Syracuse on Saturday night. They didn't stop there—they secured a 7-4 win against the Syracuse Crunch.
First Period Highlights
Syracuse opened the scoring just over five minutes in when Cooper Flinton capitalized on a rebound, beating Leevi Merilainen. Belleville responded swiftly, scoring on a power play about three minutes later. Arthur Kaliyev notched his second goal this season with a one-timer from the right circle, assisted by Stephen Halliday. Later in the period, Wyatt Bongiovanni scored his fourth goal, giving Belleville a 2-1 lead after the first 20 minutes.
Second Period Action
The second period featured a flurry of goals, with all four combined scored within the first six minutes. Jakob Pelletier tied the game for Syracuse with a rebound goal just one minute in. Belleville quickly regained the lead as Bongiovanni scored his second goal on a high-slot wrist shot. Then, on another power play, Xavier Bourgault pushed the Senators’ advantage to two goals with his fourth goal of the season at 4:52.
"The Belleville Senators did something on Saturday night that no American Hockey League team had done yet this season: score a goal in Syracuse."
The strong performance underscored the Senators' offensive depth and resilience throughout the game.
Author's summary: The Belleville Senators achieved a breakthrough in Syracuse with a high-scoring 7-4 win, showcasing quick responses and power play effectiveness to secure a rare road victory.