The Syracuse Crunch were victorious against the Utica Comets on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. After two periods, the teams were tied at 2, but Syracuse pulled away in the third, winning the game 5-2.
The Comets opened strong, early in the game with
scoring in the first period.
scored early in the second period.
Jakob Pelletier then tallied a goal halfway through, making the score 2-1.
Late,
scored a goal, making the score 2-2.
increased the lead to 4-2 with a goal two minutes later.
Next up:
The Crunch will face the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the next game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. CST. The same day, the Comets will square off with the Americans at 5 p.m. CST.
Scoring:
AHL
5th January 2026
Utica Comets at Syracuse Crunch
5-2
1st period:
Utica Comets, 1–0 (2:47) Brian Halonen
2nd period:
1–1 (24:21) Dylan Duke, 1–2 (31:40) Jakob Pelletier, 2–2 (38:05) Shane Lachance
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