The Utica Comets defeated the Belleville Senators 5-2. The game on Friday, March 06, 2026 was all square after two periods but in the third Utica managed to pull out a win.
The Comets took the lead with a minute left in the first period, with a goal from
.
scored late in the second period.
The Comets took the lead within the first minute of the third period when Johnny Gruden netted one.
The Comets increased the lead to 3-1 early in the third when
found the back of the net.
made it 4-1 with a goal three minutes later.
narrowed the gap to 4-2 with a goal five minutes later.
The Comets increased the lead to 5-2 with 01.38 remaining of the third after a goal from
.
With this win the Comets have four straight victories.
Next up:
The teams will soon play again in the next matchup on Saturday, March 07, 2026 at 6 p.m. CST.
Scoring:
AHL
5th March 2026
Belleville Senators at Utica Comets
5-2
1st period:
Utica Comets, 0–1 (19:59) Xavier Parent
2nd period:
1–1 (34:03) Garrett Pilon
3rd period:
1–2 (41:30) Johnny Gruden, 1–3 (43:35) Brian Halonen, 1–4 (46:55) Ryan Schmelzer, 2–4 (51:50) Tyler Boucher, 2–5 (58:22) Topias Vilen
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