Huberdeau carries streaking Sea Dogs

THE CANADIAN PRESS

Jonathan Huberdeau was in on every point the Saint John Sea Dogs scored Tuesday.

Huberdeau had a goal and three assists as Saint John stretched its winning streak to 12 with a 4-3 defeat of the Halifax Mooseheads in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play.

Charles Coyle's short-handed goal stood as the winner for the Sea Dogs (42-14-2), while Zack Phillips and Charles-Olivier Roussel also scored.

Jonathan Drouin had a pair of power-play goals and added an assist for Halifax (33-19-6). Ryan Falkenham also scored for the Mooseheads.

Sebastien Auger made 20 saves to earn the win, while Zachary Fucale stopped 34 shots for the Mooseheads.

Huberdeau and Phillips both scored as Saint John went 2-for-5 on the power play. Halifax went 2-for-6 with the man advantage.

Both the Sea Dogs and Mooseheads have clinched spots in the QMJHL playoffs. Saint John is currently first overall.