Penguins Surge to Third Straight Win with 5-2 Victory Over Hartford

UPDATE: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have secured their third consecutive win to kick off the season, dominating the Hartford Wolfpack with a decisive 5-2 victory on Friday night in Hartford, Connecticut. This latest triumph pushes the Penguins’ record to 3-0, signaling an impressive start to their campaign.

The Penguins took control early, establishing a 2-0 lead in the first period. Atley Calvert spearheaded the offense with two goals, the first coming just twelve minutes into the game after Rafaei Harvey-Pinard scored with assists from Chase Pietila and Ryan Graves. The Penguins followed up with a power-play goal from Avery Hayes, marking his second of the season and extending their lead to 3-0.

However, the Wolfpack fought back, netting two goals in quick succession to narrow the margin to 3-2 with 14 minutes remaining in the game. Calvert responded decisively, scoring his second goal of the night to push the Penguins ahead 4-2 with just 9 minutes left on the clock. Tristan Broz capped off the win, sealing the deal with a final goal less than three minutes before the end.

In goal, Sergei Murashov was stellar, stopping 28 of 30 shots, showcasing his skills while helping the team maintain their early-season momentum.

Looking ahead, the Penguins remain in Connecticut for a crucial matchup against the Bridgeport Islanders, set for 7:05 p.m. on Saturday. The team will return to Mohegan Arena on Wednesday to face off against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms before heading to Charlotte next weekend for back-to-back games against the Checkers.

Fans are eager to see if the Penguins can continue their winning streak and maintain their momentum as the season progresses. Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling season unfolds!