The Belleville Senators collected another point in its playoff push in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Laval Rocket at CAA Arena.
Tied at 2-2 after 60 minutes, the Senators dominated overtime but couldn’t find a way past LaCouvee who made a number of big saves in the extra frame.
One goal was all it took in the shootout as Daniel Audette buried the winner as Adam Tambellini, Drake Batherson and Darren Archibald couldn’t convert for Belleville.
However, LaBate tied the game with 22.6 seconds left as he ripped a wrist shot high past LaCouvee for his seventh of the season to make it a 2-2 game.
Belleville rookie Drake Batherson dropped the gloves with David Sklenicka after the Rocket defenceman slewfooted Nick Paul, who briefly left the game, but did return.
The B-Sens are back in action tonight at home against the Laval Rocket. Game time is set for 7:00.
Broadcast time on CJBQ is 6:50.
Highlights from last night’s game are below.
