Senators’ late push falls short in 6

Senators’ Late Push Falls Short in 6–3 Loss to Bruins

The Belleville Senators returned home to open their back-to-back Hockey Fights Cancer weekend series against the Providence Bruins, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 6–3.

Game Overview

Providence started strong, controlling the pace early and taking advantage of defensive lapses by Belleville. The Bruins built momentum through the first two periods, maintaining consistent offensive pressure that tested the Senators' goaltending and penalty kill.

Key Moments

The Bruins capitalized on early power plays to establish a two-goal lead.
Belleville responded midway through the second period, narrowing the gap with a quick strike from the top line.
In the final frame, the Senators made a late offensive push, managing two goals but failing to overcome Providence’s well-organized defense and timely saves.

Team Effort and Highlights

Despite the loss, Belleville showed flashes of resilience. The forward group created sustained zone time in the third period, and their special teams improved over the course of the game. Providence’s depth ultimately proved decisive, as they added an empty-net goal to seal the win.

“We fought hard in the third, but had too many breakdowns early,” said head coach David Bell. “The group showed heart; we just need to start games with that same intensity.”

Looking Ahead

The Senators will look to rebound quickly as they face the Bruins again in the second half of their home doubleheader. The team hopes to carry over the energy from their late-game surge into the next match.

Author’s Summary: Belleville mounted an energetic late comeback, but early defensive errors and Providence’s balanced attack secured the Bruins a 6–3 road win.

Belleville Sens — 2025-11-30