SAINT JOHN, Canada (Interstat) — Cape Breton will visit Saint John on Saturday for a minor league hockey matchup organized by the QMJHL at TD Station in Saint John, New Brunswick. The Eagles are the visiting team, and the Sea Dogs are the home team. Cape Breton enters with a 1-3 record, while Saint John is 1-2. Both clubs are seeking early-season momentum.

Cape Breton will look to Cole Chandler for production. The forward has recorded at least one point in each of his past three games. In his most recent outing, a loss at Charlottetown, Chandler had one assist, four shots on goal, two penalty minutes and two hits. Before that, he posted a goal and an assist with four shots against Charlottetown, and an assist with three shots, two penalty minutes and three hits against Halifax. His chances and physical play make him central for the Eagles.

In Cape Breton’s latest game, a 4-1 loss at Charlottetown, Noah Jettelson scored, while Chandler and Elias Schneider each added an assist. Cape Breton’s other results this season include a 4-3 shootout loss to Charlottetown, a 5-4 shootout loss to Halifax and a 4-1 home win over Moncton.

Saint John counters with Alexis Joseph, who has been productive for the Sea Dogs. Joseph has a point in each of his past three games. He scored and put nine shots on goal in a recent shootout loss to Moncton. Earlier, he recorded an assist with five shots at Newfoundland, and an assist with three shots, two penalty minutes and one hit at Newfoundland. His shot volume and finishing ability give Saint John a dangerous option in the offensive zone.

In Saint John’s most recent game, a 4-3 shootout loss to Moncton, Joseph scored, Dylan Rozzi added a goal and an assist, and Matyas Cancik contributed two assists. The Sea Dogs also have a 4-2 win at Newfoundland and a 4-2 loss at Newfoundland this season. Saint John will rely on its home rink and depth to pressure Cape Breton’s defense.

The matchup at TD Station will feature two teams still shaping their identity in the early season. Cape Breton’s recent games have been decided by narrow margins, including two shootout results, while Saint John has alternated between offensive flashes and defensive lapses. Special teams, goaltending and discipline could determine which side controls the pace.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Saint John 2, Cape Breton 1. Interstat’s ELO system projects Cape Breton with a 57.1 percent probability to win.