AHL Belleville Senators

Game Day Build-Up: Senators at Devils, February 22

Published on February 22, 2019 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Belleville Senators News Release


The set-up

The Belleville Senators visits Binghamton for the final time this year looking to keep its 13-game point streak rolling.

Belleville (27-23-2-4) has gone 9-0-0-4 during its streak but still sits four points out of a playoff spot as they trail both Toronto and Utica. The Sens' 178 goals are the third most in the North Division and the sixth most in the AHL.

Binghamton (23-27-5-0) sit last in the North Division and are currently riding a three-game losing streak. The Devils 189 goals against are the second most in Eastern Conference.

Belleville is 10-15-2-2 on the road this year.

Roster notes

Belleville lost Filip Chlapik and Darren Archibald to Ottawa Thursday and also loaned Francois Beauchemin to Brampton.

Expect Marcus Hogberg to start both games for the Senators as they continue to chase a playoff spot.

Andrew Sturtz, Justin Falk and Morgan Klimchuk are out for Belleville.

Previous history

Belleville has struggled in Binghamton over its short history tallying a 1-4-0-1 in the franchise's former home. All-time, Belleville is 6-6-0-1 against the Devils and holds a 2-2-0-1 record this season.

Who to watch

Nick Paul had a pair of goals Monday against Laval and has notched four points over his last two games. Paul has 21 points (eight goals) in 23 games with Belleville this year.

Michael McLeod has six points against Belleville this year and is second in team scoring with 31 points (six goals). His 25 assists are a team high.

Where to watch

Friday's game starts at 7:00pm and can also be seen on AHLTV. Fans can also watch tonight's contest at Shoeless Joe's in Belleville.

The radio broadcast on CJBQ 800 begins at 6:50pm with David Foot on the call.

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