Game Recap News Release Share this Senators earn point in 4–3 overtime loss to Islanders December 14, 2025 The Belleville Senators finished up their weekend home set as the Bridgeport Islanders came into town to finish up the season series, losing 4-3 in overtime. It took just over ten minutes for the first goal to be scored, as the Islanders struck first. Off a takeaway in the Bridgeport zone, Liam Foudy used his speed on a breakaway and put home his fourth of the season to give Bridgeport a 1-0 lead. The second period saw Bridgeport continue to get some puck luck. Off a two-man advantage, former Senator Matthew Highmore snuck one through after some quick passing from Matthew Maggio and Alex Jefferies to make it a 2-0 game. The Senators were quick to answer, as a shorthanded tally got them on the scoresheet. A tenacious Jan Jenik forced a turnover and sprung a two-on-one, beating Henrik Tikkanen to trim the gap to 2-1. The Islanders would not be done just yet as they were able to add in another. A Highmore pass connected with Cole McWard who was able to slip one through restoring the two-goal margin, at 3-1. Belleville responded once again later in the period, as crisp puck movement from high to low by Xavier Bourgault and Jorian Donovan opened space for Arthur Kaliyev’s one-timer, cutting the score to 3-2. The final twenty minutes saw the Senators get an early power-play opportunity. A Jamieson Rees pass up top to Scott Harrington set up a quick transition over to Lassi Thomson, who scored his fifth goal of the season to tie the game at 3-3 and force overtime. In a back-and-forth overtime period, Jefferies and Adam Beckman forced a scramble in front, allowing McWard to bury the game-winner and secure a 4-3 final. The was the Senators final meeting versus the Islanders this season finishing 0-1-1-0. Belleville is now 7-4-1-0 in the last five seasons against Bridgeport. Belleville will have some time off before starting a small road in Rochester against the Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) on Friday December 19th at Blue Cross Arena for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop. Fast Facts: #11 Jorian Donovan added in a assist #13 Xavier Bourgault notched an assist on the second goal #14 Scott Harrington now has seven points on the year with an assist #19 Jamieson Rees got his second assist of the season #24 Jan Jenik scored a goal #31 Jackson Parsons saved 21 of 25 #33 Lassi Thomson netted his fifth goal of the year #43 Arthur Kaliyev has now scored in back-to-back games Highlights: Postgame Media Availability: Single-game tickets for the first half of the 2025-26 season are now on sale via Ticketmaster or at the Belleville Sens Box Office located inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Details on season seat memberships, flex packs, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website. — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
The Belleville Senators finished up their weekend home set as the Bridgeport Islanders came into town to finish up the season series, losing 4-3 in overtime. It took just over ten minutes for the first goal to be scored, as the Islanders struck first. Off a takeaway in the Bridgeport zone, Liam Foudy used his speed on a breakaway and put home his fourth of the season to give Bridgeport a 1-0 lead. The second period saw Bridgeport continue to get some puck luck. Off a two-man advantage, former Senator Matthew Highmore snuck one through after some quick passing from Matthew Maggio and Alex Jefferies to make it a 2-0 game. The Senators were quick to answer, as a shorthanded tally got them on the scoresheet. A tenacious Jan Jenik forced a turnover and sprung a two-on-one, beating Henrik Tikkanen to trim the gap to 2-1. The Islanders would not be done just yet as they were able to add in another. A Highmore pass connected with Cole McWard who was able to slip one through restoring the two-goal margin, at 3-1. Belleville responded once again later in the period, as crisp puck movement from high to low by Xavier Bourgault and Jorian Donovan opened space for Arthur Kaliyev’s one-timer, cutting the score to 3-2. The final twenty minutes saw the Senators get an early power-play opportunity. A Jamieson Rees pass up top to Scott Harrington set up a quick transition over to Lassi Thomson, who scored his fifth goal of the season to tie the game at 3-3 and force overtime. In a back-and-forth overtime period, Jefferies and Adam Beckman forced a scramble in front, allowing McWard to bury the game-winner and secure a 4-3 final. The was the Senators final meeting versus the Islanders this season finishing 0-1-1-0. Belleville is now 7-4-1-0 in the last five seasons against Bridgeport. Belleville will have some time off before starting a small road in Rochester against the Americans (AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres) on Friday December 19th at Blue Cross Arena for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop. Fast Facts: #11 Jorian Donovan added in a assist #13 Xavier Bourgault notched an assist on the second goal #14 Scott Harrington now has seven points on the year with an assist #19 Jamieson Rees got his second assist of the season #24 Jan Jenik scored a goal #31 Jackson Parsons saved 21 of 25 #33 Lassi Thomson netted his fifth goal of the year #43 Arthur Kaliyev has now scored in back-to-back games Highlights: Postgame Media Availability: Single-game tickets for the first half of the 2025-26 season are now on sale via Ticketmaster or at the Belleville Sens Box Office located inside the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Details on season seat memberships, flex packs, premium seating, the Business Edge program, and more can be found by visiting the Belleville Sens Website. — Visit the Belleville Sens website: www.bellevillesens.com Engage with the Belleville Sens on X: @BellevilleSens Like the Belleville Sens on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BellevilleSens Follow the Belleville Sens on Instagram: @BellevilleSens Listen to the Belleville Sens on Mixlr: www.bellevillesens.mixlr.com
