UPDATE: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have just secured their third consecutive win of the season, dominating the Hartford Wolfpack with a decisive 5-2 victory on Friday night in Hartford, Connecticut. This impressive start propels the Penguins to a perfect 3-0 record, showcasing their early dominance in the league.
The Penguins wasted no time, jumping out to a commanding two-goal lead in the first period. Atley Calvert ignited the scoring frenzy by netting two goals, the first coming just 12 minutes into the game. He was assisted by Chase Pietila and Ryan Graves, setting the tone for the evening. Following Calvert’s opening strike, Avery Hayes extended the lead to 3-0 with a power-play goal, marking his second of the season.
However, the Wolfpack rallied back, narrowing the gap with two quick goals to make it 3-2 with just over 14 minutes left in the game. But Calvert responded, scoring his second goal of the night to push the Penguins ahead 4-2 with nine minutes remaining. Tristan Broz sealed the deal by adding an insurance goal with less than three minutes on the clock.
In goal, Sergei Murashov was stellar, stopping 28 of 30 shots, ensuring the Penguins maintained their lead throughout the match. This victory not only highlights the team’s offensive firepower but also their defensive resilience.
Looking ahead, the Penguins are set for a showdown against Bridgeport on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 7:05 p.m. ET, before returning to Mohegan Arena on Wednesday to face their rivals, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Following that, they will head to Charlotte for back-to-back games against the Checkers next weekend.
This thrilling start to the season has fans excited, and the Penguins are proving they are a team to watch. Stay tuned for more updates as the action unfolds!
