Coming off a strong showing but another loss to Abbotsford on Wednesday night, the Laval Rocket were in need of a physical victory as opposed to a moral one. Luckily for them their opponents, the Belleville Senators, were missing no less than seven of their regulars due to injuries, recalls, and illness. While the Rocket were still missing some of their regulars, they were in prime position to come away with a win.
Despite the Senators missing so many of their regular starters, they jumped out of the gate faster than the Rocket, not allowing Laval any space to break out or create offensive chances.