UTICA The Utica Comets came ever so close to extending their four-game home winning streak, but a late Senator goal by Mike Hoffman gave Binghamton a 4-3 victory in front of a sold-out Utica Memorial Auditorium crowd in an American Hockey League contest.

The fans stormed The Aud as 3,815 were on hand for the second meeting of the season between Utica and Binghamton.

The Comets Alexandre Grenier had a three-point night with a pair of goals and an assist, while Darren Archibald also found the back of the net for the hosts and Pascal Pelletier finished with two assists. Joe Cannata, who made his first start on home ice since Nov. 1, finished with 30 saves on 34 shots in the hard-luck loss.

Binghamtons Matt Puempel had two goals, including a game-tying goal in the second period, while Mark Stone added an goal. Netminder Nathan Lawson finished with 30 saves off of 33 shots.

The Comets will look to rebound tonight as the Hamilton Bulldogs come to the Mohawk Valley for the fifth of a seven-game homestand for Utica. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. from The Aud.

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