The Saint John Sea Dogs defeated the Cape Breton Eagles 3-2 in their regular-season finale, with Angelo Fullerton netting two goals. The game marked the end of the regular season for both teams, concluding their series with equal wins. The Eagles' power play efforts from Raoul Boilard and Reece Peitzsche kept the game competitive, but the Sea Dogs held onto their lead. Goalies Rafa毛l Courchesne and Connor Towle each faced over 30 shots, with Courchesne securing the win. The Eagles will kick off their playoff campaign against the Regiment on Thursday.

By the Numbers
  • Final shots on goal: Saint John 31, Cape Breton 26.
  • Cape Breton converted 2 of 5 power play opportunities, while Saint John scored 1 of 3.
Yes, But

The match showcased both teams' strengths, yet the inability of the Eagles to capitalize on power plays in critical moments highlighted their struggle to convert opportunities into goals.

State of Play
  • The Eagles conclude their season series against the Sea Dogs with each team winning four games.
  • Both teams are now focused on the upcoming playoffs, with the Eagles set to face the Regiment.
What's Next

The Eagles will prepare for their playoff series beginning Thursday night, seeking to advance past the first round against a challenging opponent in Newfoundland.

Bottom Line

This match and the end of the season bring critical lessons for the Eagles: strengthening their power play performance and seizing opportunities will be vital as they head into the playoffs.