The Laval Rocket (39-19-6) are gearing up for a crucial stretch as they enter the final week of their season, packed with three pivotal matchups. First up, they'll face the Bridgeport Islanders (27-27-8) on Friday, followed by a showdown with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (39-16-8) on Saturday night.
RESET AND REFOCUS
With just eight games left on the schedule, the Rocket are in the thick of the race for the top spot in the North Division and the coveted home-ice advantage for the playoffs. They currently hold a three-point lead over the Syracuse Crunch, who have two games in hand.
Despite a tough shootout loss on Wednesday, where they dominated the shot count 34-21 and have posted a 5-2-1 record in March, the team remains optimistic. Sean Farrell, stepping up as an alternate captain in Tobie Bisson's absence, shared his perspective on the recent game.
"We had our chances, and if we replayed that game, I like our odds. We can't let frustration get the best of us," Farrell remarked.
Looking ahead, Farrell emphasized the importance of the upcoming road games. "These are big points up for grabs this weekend.
Playing on the road is always tougher, and we're facing strong teams. But we'll be ready," he assured.
THREE KEY STATS
- Sean Farrell matched last season's point total with his 44th point on Wednesday.
- Samuel Blais has been on a roll, recording at least one point in his last four games.
- Joshua Roy leads the team in shots on goal, with 153 in 50 games.
QUICK NOTES
On Wednesday afternoon, the Rocket announced they've signed forward Josh Nadeau for the remainder of this season and the 2026-2027 campaign.
LAST GAME'S LINEUP (03/25/2026)
Forwards
- Sean Farrell - Alex Belzile - Joshua Roy
- Jared Davidson - Owen Beck - Filip Mešár
- Samuel Blais - Lucas Condotta - Tyler Thorpe
- Vincent Arseneau - Florian Xhekaj - Luke Tuch
Defensemen
- Marc Del Gaizo - David Reinbacher
- William Trudeau - Adam Engström
- Luke Mittelstadt - Nate Clurman
Goaltenders
- Kaapo Kähkönen
- Hunter Shepard
HOW TO WATCH
Stay tuned for details on how to catch the Rocket in action as they push towards the playoffs.