UPDATE: In a thrilling showdown, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a shootout on Sunday afternoon at the PPL Center in Allentown. This marks the Phantoms’ first victory over the Penguins this season, breaking a five-game losing streak against them.
The Penguins kicked off the game strong, with Rafael Harvey-Pinard scoring his sixth goal of the season, giving them a 1-0 lead after the first period. Just three minutes into the second period, Harvey-Pinard struck again, extending the lead to 2-0.
However, the Phantoms quickly responded, netting two goals to tie the game at 2-2 heading into the final period. Oscar Elkind then put the Phantoms ahead with his first goal of the season, making it 3-2. The Penguins fought back as David Breazeale scored, leveling the game at 3-3.
In an intense shootout, both Tucker Robertson and Cooper Marody converted their shots for Lehigh Valley, while the Penguins missed both attempts, sealing their fate. Joel Blomqvist was solid in goal, stopping 35 of 38 shots throughout the match.
This loss leaves the Penguins with two key games this week as they look to bounce back. They will face the Charlotte Checkers on December 12, 2023, at 7:05 p.m. at Mohegan Arena, before heading to Syracuse to face the Crunch on December 16, 2023, at 7 p.m. Currently, the Penguins hold a 2-2 record against Charlotte this season, and this upcoming matchup will mark the first meeting with Syracuse.
Fans are eager to see if the Penguins can regain their momentum after this narrow defeat. Stay tuned for updates as they aim to turn the tide in the coming games!
