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June 7, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell in overtime of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, 2-1, to the Toronto Marlies on Sunday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
As a result, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has been eliminated from the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. Toronto won the best-of-seven series, 4-2, with the fatal blow delivered by former Penguin Alex Nylander at 13:44 of OT.
Nylander lugged a puck from the left wall to the slot, then snapped a low shot to the back of the net, ending his old tea... Full Story
June 7, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled defenseman Brent Johnson from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Additionally, the Penguins have signed defenseman Quinn Beauchesne to an amateur tryout agreement.
Johnson topped the Nailers with 43 assists and tied for the team lead with 55 points during the regular season. His 12 goals and 55 points also tied for fourth among all ECHL defenseman and earned him a spot on the 2025-26 ECHL All-Rookie Team.
Johnson, 23... Full Story
June 5, 2026 - TORONTO, Ont. - An intense and emotional Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Final saw the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fall 5-1 to the Toronto Marlies on Friday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Toronto notched five unanswered goals, including three tallies during a frenzied, penalty-filled third period. The two teams combined for 100 penalty minutes in the final frame, but the mania failed to spark a Penguins comeback.
With the win, Toronto took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Penguins drew first blood with ... Full Story
June 3, 2026 - TORONTO, Ont. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins emerged on the winning end of a 4-3 thriller against the Toronto Marlies in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The victory evened the best-of-seven series at 2-2 and continued the trend of tightly contested matchups between the Penguins and Marlies. Rutger McGroarty notched the game-winning goal with 2:59 remaining in regulation after Wilkes-Barre/Scranton pulled out of an early two-goal hole.
Toronto first took the lead wi... Full Story
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are a minor league hockey team. Based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the American Hockey League.
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Penguins Eliminated with Game 6, Overtime Loss
June 7, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell in overtime of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, 2-1, to the Toronto Marlies on Sunday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
As a result, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has been eliminated from the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. Toronto won the best-of-seven series, 4-2, with the fatal blow delivered by former Penguin Alex Nylander at 13:44 of OT.
Nylander lugged a puck from the left wall to the slot, then snapped a low shot to the back of the net, ending his old tea... Full StoryMore Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins stories below
Defensemen Brent Johnson, Quinn Beauchesne Join Penguins
June 7, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled defenseman Brent Johnson from their ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers. Additionally, the Penguins have signed defenseman Quinn Beauchesne to an amateur tryout agreement.
Johnson topped the Nailers with 43 assists and tied for the team lead with 55 points during the regular season. His 12 goals and 55 points also tied for fourth among all ECHL defenseman and earned him a spot on the 2025-26 ECHL All-Rookie Team.
Johnson, 23... Full StoryPenguins Lose Intense Game 5 to Marlies, 5-1
June 5, 2026 - TORONTO, Ont. - An intense and emotional Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Final saw the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fall 5-1 to the Toronto Marlies on Friday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
Toronto notched five unanswered goals, including three tallies during a frenzied, penalty-filled third period. The two teams combined for 100 penalty minutes in the final frame, but the mania failed to spark a Penguins comeback.
With the win, Toronto took a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Penguins drew first blood with ... Full StoryPenguins Tie Series with 4-3 Thriller in Toronto
June 3, 2026 - TORONTO, Ont. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins emerged on the winning end of a 4-3 thriller against the Toronto Marlies in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Coliseum.
The victory evened the best-of-seven series at 2-2 and continued the trend of tightly contested matchups between the Penguins and Marlies. Rutger McGroarty notched the game-winning goal with 2:59 remaining in regulation after Wilkes-Barre/Scranton pulled out of an early two-goal hole.
Toronto first took the lead wi... Full StoryWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News
- Penguins Eliminated with Game 6, Overtime Loss - June 7, 2026
- Defensemen Brent Johnson, Quinn Beauchesne Join Penguins - June 7, 2026
- Penguins Lose Intense Game 5 to Marlies, 5-1 - June 5, 2026
- Penguins Tie Series with 4-3 Thriller in Toronto - June 3, 2026
- Taylor Gauthier, Emil Pieniniemi Reassigned to Penguins - June 2, 2026
- Big Third Period Lifts Penguins to 5-3, Game 3 Win - June 1, 2026
- Penguins Recall Defenseman David Breazeale - June 1, 2026
- Bizarre Finish Costs Penguins in 2-1, Game 2 OT Loss - May 29, 2026
- Penguins Lose Game 1 to Marlies, 4-2 - May 27, 2026
- Penguins Open Eastern Conference Final at Home on Wednesday - May 25, 2026
- Penguins' Eastern Conference Final Schedule Is Set - May 24, 2026
- Pens Produce Starry, 8-1 Victory to Win Atlantic Division Final - May 23, 2026
- Penguins Drop Game 4, T-Birds Stay Alive - May 21, 2026
- Penguins Grit out 2-1, Game 3 Win in Springfield - May 19, 2026
- Penguins Drop Game 2 to T-Birds in Overtime - May 15, 2026
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Minor League Hockey
League: American Hockey LeagueHome: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Penguins
Website: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins site
Schedule: Full Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Schedule
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Scoreboard
| Sun., Jun 7 | L | Toronto 2 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 (Playoff Gm. 6) | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Jun 5 | L | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 at Toronto 5 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Wed., Jun 3 | W | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 at Toronto 3 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Mon., Jun 1 | W | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5 at Toronto 3 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Fri., May 29 | L | Toronto 2 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final (OT) |
| Wed., May 27 | L | Toronto 4 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Headlines
- Toronto Marlies take long road to get to Calder Cup final - AHL Toronto Star (June 8)
- WBS PENGUINS: Toronto wins Game 6 in OT, takes series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 8)
- Toronto Marlies in Calder Cup final for 1st time since 2018 - AHL Toronto Sun (June 8)
- WBS PENGUINS: Toronto takes pivotal Game 5, leads series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 6)
- Marlies top Penguins in Game 5, one win away from AHL final - AHL Toronto Sun (June 6)
- McGroarty's late goal lifts WBS Penguins in Game 4 to tie up Eastern Finals - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 4)
- WBS PENGUINS: Win Game 4 in Toronto to even series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 4)
- Marlies lose Game 4 heartbreaker, conference final tied 2-2 - AHL Toronto Sun (June 4)
- WBS PENGUINS: Win Game 3 in Toronto to get back into series - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 2)
- WBS Penguins beat Toronto in Game 3, claw back into Eastern Conference Finals - AHL Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (June 2)
- Penguins take over in third period, beat Marlies in Game 3 - AHL Toronto Sun (June 2)
- WBS Penguins down, 0-2, as series shifts to Toronto - AHL Scranton Times-Tribune (June 1)
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