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Game Day Build-Up: Senators vs. Monsters, February 15

February 15, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Belleville Senators News Release


The set-up

The Belleville Senators will to continue to build on its 10-game point streak when the Cleveland Monsters visit town tonight.

Belleville (25-23-2-3) beat Syracuse for the first time this season Wednesday and now trail Toronto by only three points for the final North Division playoff spot although the Marlies have played three fewer games than the Sens. Belleville's 169 goals are tied for the third most in the division.

Cleveland (23-21-5-1) sits a spot below the Sens in the standings and trail Belleville by three points but also have three games in hand.

Belleville is 15-8-0-1 at CAA Arena this season while the Monsters hold a 12-11-1-1 record away from home.

Roster notes

The Sens lost forward Darren Archibald and defenceman Cody Goloubef to Ottawa Thursday.

With Filip Gustavsson still in Ottawa, expect Marcus Hogberg to start tonight for Belleville.

Jim O'Brien, Boston Leier, Andrew Sturtz, Stuart Percy, Justin Falk and Morgan Klimchuk are out for Belleville.

Previous history

This is only the fourth meeting all-time between the two teams with Belleville holding a 1-2 record. The home team has won all three games so far this year with the Sens winning the last match-up Jan. 9 3-2.

Who to watch

Nick Paul had the game-winner Wednesday night against Syracuse and while he's not seeing the points that Drake Batherson and Logan Brown are, Paul has been instrumental in their success on the Sens' top line. He has 17 points (six goals) in 20 games this season.

Adam Clendening leads all Cleveland d-men in scoring with 27 points in 30 games this season. He's also played four games with Columbus.

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 and Paul Svoboda on colour.

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