Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville Sens vs Laval Rocket
Game Overview
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Belleville Senators conclude their first three-in-three stretch this season with a North Division rivalry game against the Laval Rocket at CAA Arena. Spirits are high for the Sens after a narrow 2-1 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack the previous night.
Recent Performance
- Phil Daoust scored the game-winning goal shorthanded with approximately four seconds remaining.
- Jackson Parsons made 30 saves on 31 shots, earning his first AHL win in his debut.
- Belleville's record now stands at 5-5-1-0 through 11 games.
Standings and Rivalry
The Laval Rocket are three points ahead of Belleville early in the season and last played on Friday after defeating Hartford. Laval has only lost four times this season, including a loss to Belleville a few weeks ago.
This game marks the second meeting of ten between the Sens and Rocket this season, with Belleville currently leading the season series 1-0, following a 6-2 home win on October 22.
"Phil Daoust scored the game-winner, shorthanded, with just about four seconds left in the game."
"Jackson Parsons stopped 30 of 31 shots he faced, earning his first win in his American Hockey League debut."
Author’s summary: Belleville heads into this rivalry game with momentum from a tight win and a solid goaltending performance, aiming to maintain their edge over Laval in the season series.