Cayden Primeau’s brilliance sends Rocket to Eastern Final

Many had been waiting for this final game in the series between the Laval Rocket and the Rochester Americans.

In the last game, Jacob Fowler was unable to stop the Amerks attack.

He was even thrown out of the game..

Cayden Primeau had the task of eliminating the Americans in this 5th and final game.

Heres the Rockets line-up for the game: Todays lineup Todays lineup @PizzaPizzaLtd pic.twitter.com/lsaJcqaIlr xyz Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) May 25, 2025 There have been a few changes, but one stands out.

Brandon Gignacs promotion to the first line.

It was Sean Farrell who got the nod, and he found himself on the second line.

Luke Tuch also left his place to Xavier Simoneau on the third line.

Last but not least, William Trudeau was not included in the line-up, as he seems to have accumulated a number of injuries.

He was replaced by Zack Hayes.

Definitely, Pascal Vincent wanted to stir his soup properly after Friday nights crushing defeat.

From the outset, the REAL Rocket started the game like a lion, and the line changes paid off.

Joshua Roy and Sean Farrell combined for Alex Barre-Boulet to complete the scoring on the powerplay.

A few minutes later, Zack Hayes directed the puck towards the net to prevent it from leaving the zone.

Sean Farrell deftly redirected the disc behind Devon Levi.

BB ON THE PP https://t.co /q2lNop3nPl pic.twitter.com/MsyIeVghWu xyz Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) May 25, 2025 Sean Farrell 2-0 @RocketLaval | @CanadiensMTL#AHL #CalderCup #CoupeCalder #GoRocket #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/8NGkG0FDyf FloHockey (@FloHockey) May 25, 2025 Hayes was very active in the first period, sacrificing himself to block a shot from Konsta Helenius .

Without making too much noise, Primeau proved hes the Rockets true #1 goalie.

He was very solid in the first period.

He wants to prove that rotation isnt necessary.

This Laval Rockets team is dangerous with Primeau in nets instead of Fowler Bench Boss (@NhlYearBets) May 25, 2025 Primeau Should Have Started Game 4, He Is Cooking! #GoHabsGo #GoRocket Leo Montanaro (@montanaro_67075) May 25, 2025 Primeau did what he had to do by making it difficult for Rochester to stop all 10 shots on goal.

The first period inspired captain Lucas Condotta , who tripled his teams lead less than 30 seconds into the second period with a shot on goal.

Lucas Condotta helps the @RocketLaval extend their lead #LAVvsROC | #CalderCup pic.twitter.com/5n6HSglH7C American Hockey League (@TheAHL) May 25, 2025 With a three-goal lead, all Primeau had to do was stay focused and keep things simple.

And Primeaus consistency throughout the season was impressive.

One could only hope that he would bring his A-game to the regular season.

Although the Rocket dominated those first two periods, Rochester still found a way to challenge Primeau, who was as solid as a brick wall covering the entire net.

Big time stop by Cayden Primeau standing firm atop his crease & stopping Konsta Helenius (BUF 2024-1st, 14th overall) on a mini break-away after a diving swatting pass from Josh Dunne made it across .@InsideAHLHockey pic.twitter.com/V5uwrUykqG Tony Androckitis* (@TonyAndrock) May 25, 2025 Cayden Primeau blows me away.

Honestly, when this guy is in his zone, he has the tools to be very good.

Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) May 25, 2025 The Rockets indiscipline sank them in Game #4, but in this game they were much more disciplined and the clubs first penalty came late in the second period.

Florian Xhekaj was pushed in front of Levis net and the colossus retaliated, a little too much for the referees liking, who punished him.

Laval managed to kill off the numerical disadvantage.

Discipline, on the other hand, was not a popular word with the Americans, who were down three times in the first 40 minutes and paid the price, again, on the third occasion.

Joshua Roy scored a goal for the third consecutive game.

Farrell earned his third point of the game after being relegated to the second line.

4-0 Rocket Joshua Roy scores goal in 3rd straight game! pic.twitter.com/J7CDA1YqPi RDS (@RDSca) May 25, 2025 As much as Primeau was smoking, overall, the whole team played some excellent hockey.

The forwards stepped up quickly and throughout the game to help Primeaus brilliance in front of the net.

The defensive brigade, without Trudeau, also came up trumps to help their goalie.

Oliver Kapanen finally nailed the Amerks coffin , bringing the score to 5-0 halfway through the final frame, 5-0 being the final score.

Primeau was smoldering, dominant and downright perfect in this victory, blocking all 27 shots in his direction.

We can therefore expect the rotation to come to an end and Primeau to be the starter for the first game of this Eastern final.

Roy and Farrell stood out offensively with three points each.

In the Eastern Final, the Rocket will face the Charlotte Checkers in a four-of-seven series, who easily disposed of the defending champion Hershey Bears.

The first game of the AHL semi-finals takes place on Wednesday evening (May 28) in Laval.

The first two games will be played in Laval, the next three in Charlotte and the last two, if necessary, in Laval.

Overtime Really intriguing.

The @TSN690 broadcast boot is empty and unlit at Place Bell this afternoon.

From what I understand, the English-language station partner and English-language broadcaster of @RocketLaval is no longer broadcasting the teams games.

Intriguing...

pic.twitter.com/wblDcLnsxC Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) May 25, 2025 Now thats an incredible statistic.

Today marks the 67th Oilers playoff game since 2022 McDavid + Draisaitl: 219 points This is not a typo.....219 POINTS sets Guillaume Villemaire (@GVillemaire13) May 25, 2025 Rogers Place is in a class of its own.

Theres not a better rink in the NHL.

Its so special to play here.

Connor McDavid praises @RogersPlace as he joins @GenePrincipe after the Oilers Game 3 win.

pic.twitter.com/k7TsSQ7v3d Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 25, 2025 Hes either incredible or atrocious.

Theres no in-between with Skinner, who is very inconsistent in his career.

Stuart Skinner in his four wins this postseason: 0.24 GAA .991 Sv% 3 shutouts Incredible #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/YrULJ7XgcU NHL (@NHL) May 25, 2025 This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission..

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