The Belleville Senators, the Ottawa Senators' top farm club, achieved their first Calder Cup Playoff Series victory by defeating the Toronto Marlies 4-3 in overtime, marking the first time in seven years either team had won a playoff game.

By the Numbers
  • The Belleville Senators won the series in three games against the Toronto Marlies.
  • Garrett Pilon, Belleville's top scorer, scored the winning goal 2:14 into overtime.
State of Play
  • Belleville Senators will host Cleveland in Games 1 and 2 of the North Semifinal on May 1st and 3rd before the series moves to Cleveland for Games 3-5.
  • Marlies head coach John Gruden is anticipated to interview for the Ottawa Senators' NHL head coaching vacancy.
Bottom Line

The Belleville Senators' historic playoff victory signifies a potential turning point for the organization, with implications for both the AHL playoffs and potential coaching changes within the Senators' system.