Sens Fall to Marlies in Final Visit to Toronto
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Sens Fall to Marlies in Final Visit to Toronto

Published on January 9, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Belleville Senators News Release


Belleville Senators right wing Xavier Bourgault scores against the Toronto Marlies
Belleville Senators right wing Xavier Bourgault scores against the Toronto Marlies
(Belleville Senators, Credit: Toronto Marlies)

BELLEVILLE, ON - The Belleville Senators were back on the ice after some time off to take on the Toronto Marlies on the road, dropping in a 6-1 final.

It took almost the entire period to see a goal, though the Marlies were the first to hit the back of the net. A scramble play in front, created by Marc Johnstone and Michael Pezzetta, saw Reese Johnson poke home his fifth of the year to give Toronto a 1-0 lead.

The second frame saw the Marlies continue to push offensively. Borya Valis and Alex Nylander added their names to the scoresheet with assists on Jacob Quillan's goal, as he beat Hunter Shepard five-hole to make it 2-0. Not long after, on the power play, Toronto kept chipping away. Quick passing and strong board work by the Marlies led to Quillan scoring his second of the contest off a rebound from a Vinni Lettieri shot, extending the lead to 3-0.

Later in the period, the Marlies added two more. The first came on a slick pass from Alex Nylander to Noah Chadwick, who buried his second of the season to make it 4-0. The second was a heads-up play by Henry Thrun, who flipped the puck ahead to Johnstone. Johnstone used his body well to fend off Arthur Kaliyev and scored to extend the contest to 5-0.

The Senators would finally break up the shutout bid, cutting into the lead. A pass to the front of the net by Philippe Daoust found Xavier Bourgault, who buried his thirteenth of the season to make it 5-1.

The third period featured a single tally, and it came from Toronto. Quillan completed the hat trick off a set up by Chadwick and William Villeneuve, to seal a 6-1 final.

The Senators get right back to it against these same Marlies tomorrow for the second game of their triple contest weekend at home inside CAA Arena, for Indigenous Communities Night with game time at 7:00 p.m.

Belleville will then finish off this weekend set versus the Rochester Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) in their fifth meeting of the season for a matinee matchup starting at 3:00 p.m. inside CAA Arena.

Fast Facts:

#10 Philippe Daoust added an assist tonight

#13 Xavier Bourgault scored and is now on a three-game point streak

#16 Tyler Boucher had three shots on net in his return

#43 Arthur Kaliyev's ten-game point streak came to an end, but notched four shots on goal

The full 2025-26 Belleville Senators schedule can be found here.

Single-game tickets for the first half of the 2025-26 season are now on sale via Ticketmaster or at the Belleville Sens Box Office located inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Details on season seat memberships, flex packs, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website.

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Belleville Senators centre Wyatt Bongiovanni controls the puck against the Toronto Marlies
Belleville Senators centre Wyatt Bongiovanni controls the puck against the Toronto Marlies
(Toronto Marlies)		 Belleville Senators defenceman Cameron Crotty (right) vs. the Toronto Marlies
Belleville Senators defenceman Cameron Crotty (right) vs. the Toronto Marlies
(Toronto Marlies)		 Belleville Senators right wing Xavier Bourgault scores against the Toronto Marlies
Belleville Senators right wing Xavier Bourgault scores against the Toronto Marlies
(Toronto Marlies)



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