B-Sens impressive in shutout win over Laval

It was a badly needed victory and a convincing one at that.

The Belleville Senators put the brakes on a four game losing skid with a 3-0 shutout of the Laval Rocket.

Alex Formenton broke a scoreless tie at 4:41 of the second period with his third of the year and second in as many games while rookie Egor Sokolov added insurance 58 seconds later. Filip Gustavsson stopped 18 shots for his second AHL shutout. Gustavsson says it was a solid all around team effort.

Gustavsson was making his fourth straight start in goal. He says the extra work has been beneficial for his development.

Captain Logan Shaw added a goal and assist and left no doubt about what he thought of Belleville’s effort.

Belleville Senators Head Coach Troy Mann gives instructions, during a game against the Laval Rocket at the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, on March 8, 2021. (Photo: Andre Ringuette / Freestlye Photography)

B-Sens head coach Troy Mann agreed.

Forward Logan Brown missed the game with an upper body injury. Mann says he will be reevaluated today.

Belleville improves to 2-6. The B-Sens and Rocket meet again tomorrow (Wednesday) night at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.