Rouyn-Noranda at Drummondville

DRUMMONDVILLE, Quebec (Interstat) — The Drummondville Voltigeurs (13-8) host the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (12-9) in a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League matchup on Friday night at Centre Marcel Dionne.

The game is a rematch of an Oct. 24 contest, which the visiting Voltigeurs won 5-3. A statistical projection from Interstat forecasts another close victory for Drummondville, 4-3.

Drummondville enters on a winning note after a 3-2 road victory over Saint John on Sunday. The Voltigeurs have shown resilience, including an overtime win against Blainville-Boisbriand on Nov. 9.

Rouyn-Noranda looks to rebound from a 1-0 shutout loss to Baie-Comeau, also on Sunday. Goaltender Samuel Meloche kept the Huskies in that game with 23 saves on 24 shots. The Huskies’ recent form has been inconsistent, with a 3-3 record over their last six games.

The contest features two teams jockeying for position in the QMJHL standings, separated by just one win. Drummondville will rely on its recent success against the Huskies, while Rouyn-Noranda aims to solve its offensive struggles and earn a split of the season series.