WEEKLY – Penguins split their first two games of their 25th season last weekend
Friday, Oct. 13 – PENGUINS 4 at Charlotte 2
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton started its 25th season in the win column thanks to a four-goal third period. There was no scoring in either the first or second periods, but Penguins newcomer Austin Rueschhoff broke the deadlock 1:52 into the final frame. Jonathan Gruden buried another goal for Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton 85 seconds later. A pair of empty netters from defensemen Xavier Ouellet and Dmitri Samorukov locked up the victory for the Black and Gold.
Saturday, Oct. 14 – PENGUINS 1 at Charlotte 4
The Checkers exacted revenge on the Penguins for spoiling their home opener, splitting the weekend series in the process. Once again, there was no offense in the first period, but Charlotte tallied twice during the second stanza. A power-play goal midway through the third period extended the Checkers’ lead to 3-0. Colin White notched an extra-attacker goal to put Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on the board, but an empty netter by the Checkers ensured their payback.
Friday, Oct. 20 – PENGUINS at Hartford
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton continues its season-opening three-game road swing against a Wolf Pack squad that started its season with a pair of wins and only three goals against. Historically, the Penguins have performed well in Hartford, posting a 21-12-3-1 (.622) all-time record at XL Center.
Saturday, Oct. 21 – PENGUINS vs. Springfield
The Penguins return to Northeast Pennsylvania and roll out the red carpet for their 25th season home opener against the Thunderbirds. Seven of the last 10 meetings between the Penguins and T-Birds were settled by a one-goal margin, plus two additional contests decided by two goals with an empty netter tallied in the final minute of regulation.
DIVISION STANDINGS
TEAM LEADERS
* = rookie
DATE | OPPONENT | LOCATION | TIME |
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Fri, Oct. 20 | Hartford | XL Center | 7:00 p.m. |
Sat, Oct. 21 | Springfield | Mohegan Sun Arena | 6:05 p.m. |
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Tue, Oct. 17 | (D) Libor Hájek | Signed to SPC |
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