The Laval Rocket played another strong game in Manitoba on Monday morning, stringing together their first back-to-back wins of the season.
GAME RECAP | Laval Rocket vs Manitoba Moose
Laval Rocket vs Manitoba MooseRocket Lineup
Forward lines
81 Xavier Simoneau - 27 Mitchell Stephens - 61 Philippe Maillet
10 Joshua Roy - 37 Brandon Gignac - 15 Sean Farrell
49 Jared Davidson - 21 Riley Kidney - 42 Lucas Condotta
68 Riley McKay - 14 Jan Mysak - 17 Nathan Legare
Defense pairings
4 Tobie Paquette-Bisson - 24 Logan Mailloux
84 William Trudeau - 25 Brady Keeper
29 Mattias Norlinder - 44 Olivier Galipeau
Goaltenders
38 Strauss Mann
71 Jakub Dobes
Out of the lineup:
Scratches: Nicolas Beaudin, Joel Armia, Jayden Struble (suspended)
Injuries: Emil Heineman (upper body), Gabriel Bourque, John Parker-Jones, Lias Andersson
Game Report
After a dominant win in Manitoba on Sunday afternoon, the Rocket were back at it on Monday against the Moose for a school day morning game which kicked off at 11:30 am ET.
Mattias Norlinder drew back into the lineup for this game, after Jayden Struble was assessed a three-game suspension earlier in the day as a result of his actions in the post-game fight Sunday afternoon. Strauss Mann got the start in net, with Jakub Dobes backing him up, seemingly recovered from the cramping issues he experienced at the end of the previous game.
Once again, Laval didn't waste much time getting on the board, with Xavier Simoneau cleaning up a loose puck in the crease just over a minute after the opening faceoff. It was his first of two goals on the day. Olivier Galipeau extended the lead toward the end of the opening frame.
After a slower start to the second period, Laval got into a bit of penalty trouble, and Manitoba made them pay with a power play goal against. However, young Joshua Roy restored the team's two-goal lead with a deflection in front of the net.
Sean Farrell had an impressive game today, potting a goal late in the game in addition to registering a primary assist on two of the Rocket goals. Today's victory also marks Mann's first win on the season in net.
Laval Rocket forward Sean FarrellGame Statistics
Rocket (4-7-1-0)
Shots: 31
Power play: 0-for-5
Penalty minutes: 24
Manitoba (4-6-0-0)
Shots: 28
Power play: 1-for-4
Penalty minutes: 24
Scoring Summary
Rocket Scorers
1st period: Simoneau (1), Galipeau (1)
2nd period: Roy (7)
3rd period: Simoneau (2), Farrell (3)
OT: n/a
SO: n/a
Moose Scorers
1st period: no scoring
2nd period: Bongiovanni (2)-PPG
3rd period: Sautner (3)
OT: n/a
SO: n/a
Goaltenders
LAV: Mann (W) 1-3-1-0
MB: Milic (L) 0-1-0-0
Rocket Players of the Game
- Sean Farrell: One goal and two assists on the day, has played a strong game over the weekend.
- Xavier Simoneau: Two goals, including the opening goal in the first minutes of the game.
- Strauss Mann: Recorded his first win with Laval, looked more comfortable in the crease.
Video Highlights
Video highlights courtesy of the Manitoba Moose
Post-Game Quotes
Post-game interview provided by the Laval Rocket
Strauss Mann
Sean Farrell
Looking Back
Did you miss the Rocket's last game? Catch up on the recap here: Rocket Can't Crack Marlies | RECAP: TOR @ LAV
Up Next
The Rocket now head back to Quebec for another three games this week, starting with a home game against the Belleville Senators.
Puck drop on Wednesday, November 15, is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET at Place Bell in Laval.
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