UPDATE: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have just secured a decisive 5-2 victory over the Hershey Bears at Mohegan Arena, marking their third consecutive win against this rival. This victory comes in the wake of a holiday break, highlighting the Penguins’ resilience and strong performance on the ice.
The Penguins exploded with an impressive five goals in the first period, propelling them to a commanding lead. The scoring frenzy began just two minutes into the game when Nolan Renwick found the net, followed swiftly by Raivis Ansons just one minute later, giving Wilkes-Barre a quick 2-0 advantage. Despite a response from Hershey that cut the lead to 2-1, the Penguins surged back with back-to-back goals from Gabe Klassen and Phil Tomasino, who netted his fifth goal of the season, pushing the score to 5-1 by the end of the first period.
With this victory, the Penguins improve their record to 4-1 against the Bears this season and now hold a crucial three-point lead over Providence for first place in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, Hershey has dropped to fifth place in the division, trailing behind Charlotte and Lehigh Valley.
In goal, Sergei Murashov delivered a solid performance, stopping 19 of 21 shots to secure the win. The Penguins demonstrated not only skill but also a killer instinct, capitalizing on their opportunities effectively, as both teams attempted 21 shots during the match.
Looking ahead, the Penguins will face off against Lehigh Valley on Sunday at 3 p.m., followed by two more matches next week—hosting Charlotte on Tuesday and then traveling to Syracuse on Saturday. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the Penguins as they strive to maintain their position at the top of the division.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Penguins’ journey as they continue to chase victory in this exciting season!
