Belleville Senators Claim First Calder Cup Playoffs Win vs Toronto, Garrett Pilon Seals Victory
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.
- 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.
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.
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