On March 11, the Laval Rocket had a 3-1 lead over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and looked to be coasting to victory. They allowed three straight goals and lost the game 4-3 in regulation. It was one of only two games they lost this season when leading after two periods.
The team once again had a 3-1 lead over the Phantoms at Place Bell on Friday night. They scored two goals in the third period and coasted to a 5-1 win.
For Rocket head coach Jean-François Houle, the message was clear going into the third period.
“We’re at home, it’s an important game, and it’s a must-win,” he said about the message to his team after two periods.