Roster Rundown
The
Belleville Senators are skating into this match with a mix of seasoned vets and promising up-and-comers. Leading the charge, forward Egor Sokolov is having a standout season, racking up 25 goals and 30 assists so far. Parker Kelly’s been a crucial cog too, with his two-way play and 40 points. On defense, Jacob Bernard-Docker's rock solid, logging heavy minutes and keeping things tight at the blue line. Missing from the lineup, though, is Ridly Greig, who's out with an injury, a big blow to their offensive depth. The absence of goalie Mads Søgaard due to a lingering injury also looms large, putting pressure on the backup netminder to step up.
Switching gears to the
Syracuse Crunch, they’re banking on the sharp shooting of forward Simon Ryfors, who's been lighting it up with 32 goals. Alex Barré-Boulet remains a playmaker extraordinaire, tallying 50 assists. Defenseman Darren Raddysh is no slouch either, holding down the fort with impressive shot-blocking stats. A notable absence is Gabriel Dumont, who’s been sidelined with an injury, denting their forward lines. Goaltender Max Lagace is also out, leaving the crease duties to Hugo Alnefelt, who's shown flashes of brilliance in his limited appearances.
Head-to-Head
It’s a storied rivalry between these two squads. Historically,
Syracuse Crunch holds a slight edge, having clinched victory 36 times to Belleville’s 29 out of 67 encounters. Their last tango saw the Crunch edging out a 3-2 win over the Senators on March 15, 2025, a nail-biter that still lingers in the memories of fans from both sides.
Recent Form
Belleville Senators have been struggling to find consistency. They’ve tasted defeat in four of their last five games: a 1-2 loss to Toronto Marlies, a victory against Lehigh Valley Phantoms at 3-2, and a tough pair of losses to the Cleveland Monsters (1-5 and 1-2), followed by another setback against the Marlies at 4-2.
Syracuse Crunch, meanwhile, are riding a somewhat bumpy wave. They’ve snagged wins against Rochester Americans (3-2) and Utica Comets (1-0), but suffered losses to Rochester (2-4), and another to the Americans again at 1-4. They did manage to blank Lehigh Valley Phantoms 3-0, showing they can tighten defense when needed.
Wrap-Up
Looking at the standings, Belleville’s got an uphill battle with their recent slide. Syracuse seems to have found a rhythm, despite a couple of hiccups. Both teams face notable absences that could shape the dynamics on ice. With a tight head-to-head history, anything could happen. Belleville needs to crash the net and make up for lost firepower, while Syracuse will lean on their playmakers to bury those chances.
Summary
So, what’s on the menu for this matchup? A spirited battle’s brewing, with Syracuse likely leaning on their recent form and head-to-head edge. Belleville, if they’re to challenge, must shore up defensively and capitalize on power plays. It’s a game that could easily tip either way, given the Crunch’s slight edge in recent encounters and Belleville’s desperate need to break the losing streak. Let’s see how it unfolds when the puck drops.
Match Odds Belleville Senators – Syracuse Crunch
Leon's odds are - on Belleville Senators winning on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to - on Syracuse Crunch visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are -.
