When the Laval Rocket shut out the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last weekend, it looked like the perfect launching point for another lengthy win streak. However, against a now Sheldon Keefe-less Marlies side on Wednesday, they managed just one point, dropping the game in overtime. The team played well, but lacked a bit of finish in the loss to their rivals. Perhaps more concerning, they also lost star forward Alex Belzile to a dirty hit from behind.
Noah Juulsen did return to the lineup, and at a perfect time as the Utica Comets strolled into town boasting an offence capable of exploding at any second.