Laval vs Manitoba Highlights: Joshua Roy and Sean Farrell Propel Rocket to Victory

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Laval vs Manitoba Highlights: Joshua Roy and Sean Farrell Propel Rocket to Victory

The Laval Rocket secured their first victory of the season against the Manitoba Moose, winning 5-2 in a highly anticipated rematch. After a disappointing opening game, the Rocket showed significant improvement, capitalizing on special teams and strong defensive play.

Game Recap

The matchup took place on Sunday afternoon, following Laval’s initial defeat on Friday night. To bolster the lineup, coach Pascal Vincent made a few adjustments. Marc Del Gaizo was paired with Adam Engström, while Ryan O’Rourke entered the lineup, replacing Jacob Dion. Veteran goalie Kaapo Kähkönen started for the Rocket, aiming for a better performance than in the season opener.

First Period Highlights

The game began with both teams struggling to find offensive rhythm. Early on, the Moose gained a power play opportunity, but Laval’s penalty kill remained effective. Alex Belzile helped set up a short-handed goal by Laurent Dauphin, giving the Rocket a 1-0 lead. Despite being a man down later in the period, Laval maintained their advantage.

Second Period Dominance

Laval increased their lead early in the second period when Joshua Roy scored, assisted by Engström and Dauphin. The Rocket’s momentum continued, with another short-handed goal scored by Owen Beck, who redirected a Wyatt Wylie shot. The team maintained defensive solidity, successfully killing multiple penalties.

Third Period Action

The third period saw the Rocket initially coast, protecting their lead. However, a penalty against Roy tested their defense. The penalty kill remained strong until the Moose managed to score, making it 3-1. Laval quickly responded, with Nate Clurman scoring into an empty net in the closing minutes, sealing the 5-2 victory.

Key Players

Joshua Roy: Scored his second goal of the season.
Sean Farrell: Recorded his first goal, increasing the Rocket’s lead.
Kaapo Kähkönen: Provided a solid performance in net.
Laurent Dauphin: Scored two goals and contributed significantly to the offense.

Looking Ahead

The Laval Rocket will return home for their home opener against the Abbotsford Canucks, the defending Calder Cup champions. The game is set for Friday night at 7 PM ET, where fans can expect the introduction of this year’s roster as the team looks to build on their recent success.