The Cape Breton Eagles aim to secure a 2-0 series lead against the Newfoundland Regiment tonight in St. John's. In Game 1, the Eagles relied on late scoring to clinch a 3-2 victory, with Caden Kelly's goal in the third period marking a pivotal moment. Raoul Boilard continued his strong performance, contributing a goal and an assist. Despite the Regiment's Justin Larose being held to ten shots, the Eagles effectively defended critical power-play opportunities. The matchup promises to be competitive as both teams bring strong goaltending and a fierce rivalry.

By the Numbers
  • Eagles dressed 11 forwards and 5 defensemen for Game 1.
  • A combined total of 64 shots were recorded, resulting in the low score of 3-2.
State of Play
  • Tonight's game is held at Mary Brown's Centre, with a 6:30 PM AST puck drop.
  • The Eagles have a regular-season away record of 14-13-2-3.
What's Next

Should the Eagles win tonight, they will return home for Game 3 with a commanding series lead. The team will need to maintain their defensive prowess and capitalize on scoring opportunities to increase their chances of advancing in the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The Eagles must leverage their momentum and depth scoring while continuing to excel defensively to secure a critical victory against a strong opponent in the Newfoundland Regiment.