Hamilton (4-6-0-0) opened the scoring at 10:05 of the first period when Zack Stortini dove at a loose puck in the crease and chipped it into the back of the net. Maxim Lapierre also scored for the Bulldogs.
Geoff Platt scored twice while Jaroslav Balastik also scored for Syracuse (2-7-0-1).
Yann Danis made 32 saves in the win while Tomas Popperle stopped 26 shots at the other end.
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Aatu Raty is the key return piece after the Vancouver Canucks traded Bo Horvat. Tony Ferrari explains how the prospect rebounded after a draft year to forget.
The ripple effect from the New York Islanders acquiring Bo Horvat from the Vancouver Canucks could be huge in fantasy hockey. Which players are affected?
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