Roster Notes:
Just one minor change on the back end for Belleville tonight, as Max Guenette gets the game off, in favour of Jack Dougherty. Mads Sogaard will start again between the pipes, backed up by newly-acquired Michael McNiven, who could make his Belleville Sens debut tomorrow against Lehigh Valley. The Senators’ other new pick-up, forward Zach Senyshyn, will play on a line with Jake Lucchini and Andrew Agozzino. Belleville’s scratches tonight include Xavier Bernard, Rourke Chartier (IR), Chris Wilkie, Cedric Pare, Kevin Mandolese (IR), and Lassi Thomson (IR).
Who to Watch:
Clark Bishop has been the most notable piece of Belleville’s offence over the past couple of games, putting up three goals and one assist. Line mate Scott Sabourin has five assists over his last five games played, while defender Jonathan Aspirot had five shots on goal last game. Forward Zach Senyshyn had one shot on goal in his first game as a Senator on Wednesday, but makes his home debut tonight.
The Penguins lineup boasts a handful of highly-touted prospects, including Alex Nylander. The 24 year-old brother of Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is second in Penguins team scoring with 31 points (18 goals, 13 assists). Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is led offensively by Valtteri Puustinen, who has 17 goals and 17 assists, for 34 points.