Senators Earn Point in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Islanders
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Senators Earn Point in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Islanders

Published on December 14, 2025 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Belleville Senators News Release


Belleville Senators goaltender Jackson Parsons and his defence vs. the Bridgeport Islanders
Belleville Senators goaltender Jackson Parsons and his defence vs. the Bridgeport Islanders
(Belleville Senators, Credit: Jana Chytilova - Freestyle Photography)

BELLEVILLE, ON - The Belleville Senators finished up their weekend home set as the Bridgeport Islanders came into town to finish up the season series, losing 4-3 in overtime.

It took just over ten minutes for the first goal to be scored, as the Islanders struck first. Off a takeaway in the Bridgeport zone, Liam Foudy used his speed on a breakaway and put home his fourth of the season to give Bridgeport a 1-0 lead.

The second period saw Bridgeport continue to get some puck luck. Off a two-man advantage, former Senator Matthew Highmore snuck one through after some quick passing from Matthew Maggio and Alex Jefferies to make it a 2-0 game. The Senators were quick to answer, as a shorthanded tally got them on the scoresheet. A tenacious Jan Jenik forced a turnover and sprung a two-on-one, beating Henrik Tikkanen to trim the gap to 2-1. The Islanders would not be done just yet, as they were able to add another. A Highmore pass connected with Cole McWard, who was able to slip one through, restoring the two-goal margin, at 3-1. Belleville responded once again later in the period, as crisp puck movement from high to low by Xavier Bourgault and Jorian Donovan opened space for Arthur Kaliyev's one-timer, cutting the score to 3-2.

The final twenty minutes saw the Senators get an early power-play opportunity. A Jamieson Rees pass up top to Scott Harrington set up a quick transition over to Lassi Thomson, who scored his fifth goal of the season to tie the game at 3-3 and force overtime.

In a back-and-forth overtime period, Jefferies and Adam Beckman forced a scramble in front, allowing McWard to bury the game-winner and secure a 4-3 final.

This was the Senators' final meeting versus the Islanders this season, finishing 0-1-1-0. Belleville is now 7-4-1-0 in the last five seasons against Bridgeport.

Belleville will have some time off before starting a small road trip in Rochester against the Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) on Friday December 19th at Blue Cross Arena for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop.

Fast Facts:

#11 Jorian Donovan added an assist

#13 Xavier Bourgault notched an assist on the second goal

#14 Scott Harrington now has seven points on the year with an assist

#19 Jamieson Rees got his second assist of the season

#24 Jan Jenik scored a goal

#31 Jackson Parsons saved 21 of 25

#33 Lassi Thomson netted his fifth goal of the year

#43 Arthur Kaliyev has now scored in back-to-back games

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Images from this story

Belleville Senators forward Oskar Pettersson fires a shot against the Bridgeport Islanders
Belleville Senators forward Oskar Pettersson fires a shot against the Bridgeport Islanders
(Jana Chytilova - Freestyle Photography)		 Belleville Senators goaltender Jackson Parsons vs. the Bridgeport Islanders
Belleville Senators goaltender Jackson Parsons vs. the Bridgeport Islanders
(Jana Chytilova - Freestyle Photography)		 Belleville Senators goaltender Jackson Parsons and his defence vs. the Bridgeport Islanders
Belleville Senators goaltender Jackson Parsons and his defence vs. the Bridgeport Islanders
(Jana Chytilova - Freestyle Photography)



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