Roster Rundown
Rochester Americans are firing on all cylinders, and a lot of that steam comes from Jiri Kulich. This forward, with 40 points this season, is the top gun. He's got a knack for finding the back of the net with his slapper—reminds me of their Cup chase days. Defenseman Ethan Prow, clocking 25 assists, has been the backbone on the blue line. Gotta bury those chances when he’s setting them up. Between the pipes, Michael Houser's been solid, boasting a .921 save percentage. Forward Lukas Rousek, chipping in 15 goals, has been a reliable secondary threat. Missing, though, will be Sean Malone and Brandon Biro, both sidelined with injuries—Malone's absence especially hampers their offensive depth.
On the
Belleville Senators' side, Egor Sokolov stands tall with 35 points. They need him to crash the net. Defenseman Lassi Thomson, with his 20 assists, is a key playmaker. Mads Søgaard guards the net with a .915 save percentage, while forward Roby Järventie, who's scored 12 goals, adds to their offense. Notably absent will be defensive stalwart Dillon Heatherington and forward Mark Kastelic, both crucial components missing from their lineup.
Head-to-Head
The rivalry between these teams is as tight as they come.
Rochester Americans 4-0
Belleville Senators 05 April 2025.
Belleville Senators 5-0
Rochester Americans 29 March 2025.
Rochester Americans 3-2
Belleville Senators 07 February 2025. These squads keep trading blows, making it any fan's game.
Recent Form
Rochester's been riding a bit of a rollercoaster. They blanked Belleville 4-0 before stumbling with a 5-0 loss to the same team. Then a solid 4-2 win over Springfield, a tight 3-2 loss to Syracuse, and bounced back with a 4-2 win against Syracuse.
Belleville's recent run is choppy. They were shut out 4-0 by Rochester, then flipped the script with a 5-0 victory. They faltered with a 5-2 loss to Syracuse, a narrow 2-1 defeat to Toronto, and eked out a 3-2 win over Lehigh Valley.
Wrap-Up
There’s no denying the tension in the air, with Rochester and Belleville deadlocked at 35 wins apiece from their 71 encounters. Rochester's got momentum, having recently schooled Belleville with a 4-0 shutout. Belleville, though, showed resilience, bouncing back with a 5-0 hammering of Rochester just days later. Those missing players could be the wild cards. Rochester, with Malone and Biro out, might feel a pinch in scoring depth, while Belleville’s defense misses Heatherington's steady presence.
Summary
Rochester's consistency, propelled by Kulich and Houser, might just give them the edge. But with Belleville, unpredictability’s always in the cards, especially if Sokolov and Thomson step up. Rochester’s recent form hints at an advantage, yet given their head-to-head history, this one could swing either way. Rochester may have the upper hand, but don’t count out Belleville's knack for turning the tide in a pinch. Keep your eyes on this one!
Match Odds Rochester Americans – Belleville Senators
Leon's odds are 1.82 on Rochester Americans winning on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 3.65 on Belleville Senators visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.6.
