In an exciting matchup less than 24 hours after their previous game, the Halifax Mooseheads faced off against the Cape Breton Eagles at the Scotiabank Centre for game two in their weekend series. The atmosphere was charged as both teams aimed to secure a win after an intense prior encounter.

The game kicked off with Cape Breton taking an early lead just 2:49 into the first period. Reece Peitzsche capitalized on a shorthanded opportunity, firing the puck past Halifax goaltender Nick Cirka. As the first period progressed, the Mooseheads fought to level the score, and they managed to do so in the dying moments. Connor MacPherson received a well-timed pass from Shawn Carrier and expertly tapped the puck past Eagles netminder Connor Towle, bringing the game to a 1-1 tie heading into the second period.

However, the second period saw Cape Breton regain control of the game. Raoul Boilard and Jacob Hartlin netted two goals, allowing the Eagles to secure a 3-1 lead as they headed into the final frame. The Mooseheads, now trailing, knew they needed to adjust their strategy to come back into contention.

As the third period unfolded, the Eagles extended their lead further at 6:41 with a powerplay goal from Lewis Gendron. With Halifax now down by three goals, the pressure mounted. The Mooseheads didn't back down, and at 14:37, they narrowed the gap. Samuel Rousseau delivered a precise pass to Carrier, who was stationed in front of the Cape Breton net. Carrier made no mistake, scoring to bring the Mooseheads within two goals of the Eagles.

As the game neared its conclusion, Halifax pulled Cirka from the net in hopes of enhancing their chances for a comeback. However, Reece Peitzsche struck again, scoring with the net empty to secure a 5-2 victory for Cape Breton. This result was a setback for Halifax, bringing their season record to 22 wins, 22 losses, 3 overtime losses, and 2 shootout losses.

Recognizing standout performances, Gendron was named the first star of the night for Cape Breton following his powerplay goal. Shawn Carrier was awarded the second star for his contribution to Halifax with one goal and one assist, while Peitzsche claimed third star honors thanks to his impressive two-goal performance.

Looking ahead, the Mooseheads will attempt to bounce back as they continue their three-game homestand. They are set to host the Shawinigan Cataractes at the Scotiabank Centre on Thursday, February 12. Fans can look forward to a thrilling encounter, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. Live coverage will be available on 95.7 NewsRadio, featuring Garreth MacDonald, who will host the pregame show beginning at 6:30 p.m.