VAL-D’OR, Quebec (Interstat) — The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies will look to continue their push toward the postseason when they visit the rival Val-d’Or Foreurs in a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League matchup Saturday afternoon at Centre Agnico Eagle.

The Huskies (38-24-0), sitting comfortably in the upper tier of the league standings, enter on a hot streak, having won seven of their last eight games. They are coming off a 3-1 road victory over the Gatineau Olympiques on March 14. In that contest, defenseman Antoine St-Laurent scored a goal and continues to be a key offensive catalyst from the blue line. Over his last nine games, St-Laurent has recorded two goals and seven assists.

Their opponents, the Foreurs (26-36-0), have struggled, losing eight of their last ten. They were shut out 4-0 by the Sherbrooke Phoenix in their most recent outing. Defenseman Jacob Gouchie, a player to watch for Val-d’Or, has been a physical presence but has managed just two assists in his last ten appearances.

Recent history heavily favors the visiting Huskies. The teams met just one afternoon prior, on Friday, March 20, with Rouyn-Noranda dominating in a 6-1 home win. Overall, the Huskies have won five of the last seven meetings between the Abitibi-Témiscamingue rivals this season, including three straight victories on Val-d’Or ice dating back to last December.

The statistical projection service Interstat forecasts a continuation of that trend, simulating a 3-1 road victory for Rouyn-Noranda.

Saturday’s contest will be the final regular-season clash between the two clubs in the 2025-26 campaign. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT.