The Laval Rocket came from behind to win by a score of 4 to 3 in a shootout against the Utica Comets, Sunday at the Adirondack Bank Center.
This gain allows Jean-François Houle’s men to present a performance of 8-2-0-0 in their last 10 outings.
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On Sunday, striker Brandon Gignac was impressive. He scored the first goal of the game by propelling the puck into the goals after a shot between his legs. The 26-year-old was also an accomplice to Jared Davidson’s equalizing goal in the third period, in addition to scoring in the shootout.
Arber Xhekaj and Logan Mailloux continued their excellent momentum from the last matches. The first found the second when he shook the strings at the start of the second period with a shot from the blue line.
The two defensemen have 10 points in their last 12 games together.
The only downside for the Laval team are the injuries to Sean Farrell and Gabriel Bourque, who left the match without ever returning.
Joe Gambardella, Samuel Laberge and Ryan Schmelzer responded for the local favorites.
In goal, Kasimir Kaskisuo made 36 saves for Laval.
The Rocket will face the Comets again on Wednesday, this time at Place Bell.