The Laval Rocket suffered a third straight loss in Cleveland on Friday as the Monsters triumphed 3-2 in overtime.
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The lack of opportunism on the part of Jean-François Houle’s men cost them the meeting. 36 times against goaltender Jet Greaves, who was in full possession of his means, Rocket saw the goal slip through his fingers.
Josh Dunne was the visitor’s executioner in overtime. He offered his team a second win in their last 10 games.
The Montreal Canadiens school club stumbled again after losing to the Toronto Marlies and Belleville Senators.
However, Mattias Norlinder had put his team ahead right at the start of the third period and scored his first goal since December 8, 2021. He demystified Greaves with a precise shot into the top corner.
However, Finnish striker Joona Luoto equalized shortly after. He pranked Cayden Primeau by quickly circling his cage. Trey Fix-Wolansky also scored for the Monsters.
The young US goalkeeper faltered three times in 23 shots.
After 4 min 19 sec. Game had three Quebecers teamed up in the first half to open the gate. Assisted by Brandon Gignac and William Trudeau, Joël Teasdale showed patience in enemy territory before tucking the disc in the top.
After picking up two small points in his first 13 games of the season, Teasdale upped his game yet again. He has 17 points in his last 17 games.
Trudeau also plays his best hockey of the season on the blue line. With this template, the 20-year-old defender extended his game series with at least one point to six.
The Rocket will have another chance to get their revenge in Cleveland on Saturday.