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Penguins Lean into Rivalry Week Before AHL All-Star Break

AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins February 3, 2026 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (29-12-2-2) to take on Hershey twice and Lehigh Valley once Weekly Rewind Saturday, Jan. 31 - PENGUINS 4 vs. Syracuse 1 On Crosscheck Cancer Night, the Penguins delivered a feel-good win for their fans. Avery Hayes and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard scored in short order in the first period, and Matt Dumba tallied the emotional apex of the season so far in the second. When it appeared as if Syracuse was building momentum, Gabe Klassen shut it down with a shorthanded goa... Full Story

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Matt Dumba Named AHL Player of the Week

AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins February 2, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The American Hockey League announced today that Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Matt Dumba has been selected as the Howie's Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Feb. 1, 2026. Dumba recorded a goal and five assists for six points, as well as a plus-4 rating in two victories for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this past weekend. On Saturday evening, Dumba scored a memorable goal - one he dedicated to a young cancer patient and her family after meeting ... Full Story

Penguins Pull Away in Third, Defeat Phantoms, 6-2

AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins February 1, 2026 - ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins uncorked four goals in the third period to pull away from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for a 6-2 win on Sunday afternoon at PPL Center. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (29-12-2-2) received goals from six different scorers on its path to victory. Defenseman Matt Dumba put forth a four-assist performance, establishing a new single-game high in his professional career. Aidan McDonough put the Penguins in a 1-0 lead after heavy pressure caused the Phanto... Full Story

Penguins Crush Crunch on Crosscheck Cancer Night

AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins January 31, 2026 - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defeated the Syracuse Crunch, 4-1, on Saturday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza. In front of 6,682 fans on Crosscheck Cancer Night, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (28-12-2-2) built a three-goal lead through the first two periods. The team then closed things out with a stellar third period from their netminder. Both Matt Dumba and Gabe Klassen registered a goal and an assist, while Sergei Murashov put forth a shining, 26-save outing. Avery ... Full Story

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February 4 AHL Hershey at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:05 p.m.
February 1 AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 6 at Lehigh Valley 2 Final
January 31 AHL Syracuse 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 Final
January 24 AHL Charlotte 5 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 Final
January 23 AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 at Hershey 3 Final (SO)
January 21 AHL Belleville 3 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 Final (OT)
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