Sens score season-high seven goals to beat Syracuse
The Belleville Senators achieved something no American Hockey League team had managed this season: they scored—and won—in Syracuse. Their 7-4 triumph over the Crunch on Saturday night marked a dominant offensive display.
Syracuse opened the scoring early in the first period when Cooper Flinton buried a rebound past Leevi Merilainen just over five minutes into the match. Belleville quickly responded three minutes later on a power play, as Arthur Kaliyev netted his second goal of the season with a sharp one-timer from the right circle set up by Stephen Halliday.
Four minutes later, Wyatt Bongiovanni gave Belleville its first lead of the game, blasting home his fourth goal of the season past Brandon Halverson. The Sens led 2-1 after the first period.
Fast-paced second period
The second period featured a flurry of goals, with four tallies scored in just over six minutes. Syracuse tied it quickly with a rebound goal from Jakob Pelletier only a minute into the frame.
“The tie lasted less than a minute,”
Bongiovanni struck again, his second of the night from the high slot. Soon after, Xavier Bourgault restored Belleville’s two-goal cushion on another power play, sliding his fourth of the season through the crease at 4:52.
Final push
Belleville maintained control for the remainder of the night, demonstrating sharp execution on special teams and finishing with a season-high seven goals—an impressive statement win in Syracuse.
Author’s summary: Belleville dominated Syracuse with a 7-4 road victory, highlighted by strong power plays and multi-goal performances from Wyatt Bongiovanni and Xavier Bourgault.