The Laval Rocket enjoyed just over a week off. They had last played on January 19th against the Utica Comets, a game they won thanks in part to a two-goal effort from Jesse Ylönen. The club was supposed to play a two-game series against the Belleville Senators over the previous weekend, but the games were postponed due to COVID-related issues.
Laval continued to receive reinforcements en masse as Joël Teasdale and Xavier Ouellet both came off the injured list and into the Rocket lineup. Also back in the defensive formation was Corey Schueneman who was sent down from the NHL earlier this week, returning the Rocket to nearly full strength.