The Hamilton Hammers lost 4–2 to the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on Friday, October 23, after recovering from a two-goal deficit.

Matt Luff and Quinn Finley scored in quick succession during the second period to bring Hamilton level. It was Finley’s first AHL goal.

Sasha Pastujov restored Laval’s lead on a third-period power play. Hunter McKown added an empty-net goal.

Vitek Vanecek stopped 20 of 23 shots for Hamilton. The Hammers went scoreless on six power plays, while Laval converted one of six.

Source: Hamilton Hammers’ official October 23 recap.

Editorial illustration of the Hamilton–Laval result; not a photograph of the game.