Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Secure Third Win: 5-2 Over Hartford

UPDATE: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have achieved their third consecutive victory of the season, dominating the Hartford Wolfpack with a decisive 5-2 win on October 20, 2023. This victory keeps the Penguins undefeated at 3-0, showcasing their strong start to the season.

The Penguins quickly seized control of the game, jumping out to a two-goal lead within the first period. Atley Calvert ignited the offense with two goals, including a pivotal score that solidified a 2-0 advantage after just one period. The action kicked off with Rafaei Harvey-Pinard finding the net 12 minutes into the game, assisted by Chase Pietila and Ryan Graves.

As the game progressed, Avery Hayes extended the Penguins’ lead to 3-0 with his second power-play goal of the season. However, the Wolfpack fought back, scoring twice in quick succession to narrow the gap to 3-2 with just 14 minutes remaining.

Calvert struck again, netting his second goal of the night to push the lead back to 4-2 with under nine minutes left. Tristan Broz capped off the scoring with a final goal in the last three minutes, securing the Penguins’ victory. In goal, Sergei Murashov was stellar, stopping 28 of 30 shots faced.

The Penguins are now gearing up for a crucial matchup against the Bridgeport Islanders this Saturday, October 21, scheduled for a 7:05 p.m. start in Connecticut. Following this, they will return to Mohegan Arena on Wednesday to face their rivals, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, before heading to Charlotte for back-to-back games next weekend.

With this latest win, the Penguins are not only establishing their dominance in the league but also igniting excitement among fans. Stay tuned for more updates as the season unfolds.