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Syracuse Crunch shut out Laval Rocket in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:01 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Syracuse Crunch shut out Laval Rocket in season opener

Summary

The Syracuse Crunch opened their 2026-2027 AHL season with a 2-0 victory over the Laval Rocket on October 2. Nick Abruzzese scored both goals for the Crunch, netting the first 14 minutes into the first period and adding a second in the third period during a 5-on-3 power play. Rookie Sam O'Reilly recorded an assist on Abruzzese's first goal, marking his first point in the AHL. Syracuse looks to build on this momentum as they face Laval again on the following day.

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By the Numbers

•Syracuse Crunch defeated Laval Rocket 2-0 in the season opener.
•Nick Abruzzese scored both goals for the Crunch.
•The first goal was assisted by rookie Sam O'Reilly.
•The Crunch and Rocket play again on October 3.

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4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Syracuse Crunch shut-out Laval in season opener

What they're saying

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LAVAL, QUEBEC (WSYR-TV) – Friday night, the Syracuse Crunch opened their 2026-2027 season with a 2-0 shut-out victory over the Laval Rocket. The Crunch were led by Nick Abruzzese who scored both goals on the night for Syracuse. The first goal came 14:13 minutes into the first quarter. Rookie Sam O’Reilly got his first AHL […]
— Yahoo Sports

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