Penguins Double up Senators for 500th Win
Published on December 13, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Colin McDonald found the back net of twice to help the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-2 victory over the Binghamton Senators on Tuesday at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. It was the 500th regular season win for the Penguins and allowed them to pull into first place in the Eastern Conference at 15-7-1-4.
Entering the final period in a 2-2 deadlock, Zach Sill gave the Penguins their first lead of the contest as he deflected Carl Sneep's blueline shot down and bouncing past Robin Lehner at 8:01 for his third goal of the season.
McDonald put the cherry on top of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's milestone win on an empty-net tally - his team-leading 22nd point of the year - with 7.1 seconds left in regulation.
Consecutive penalties assessed to the Penguins in the opening minutes of the game would give Binghamton a 5-on-3 opportunity and a chance to break the scoreless tie. Stephane DaCosta would do just that at 7:17 with a wrist shot from the top of the left circle that found its way over the glove of Brad Thiessen.
The Penguins would not be able to even the contest later on a man-advantage in the second period, but soon after the power play expired Eric Tangradi found McDonald at 8:38 for a rocket snap shot that sailed over the shoulder of Lehner.
With the match tied at one and six minutes left in middle frame, a second 5-on-3 would put Binghamton back on top. DaCosta set up Mike Hoffman for a one-timer from the right dot which slipped under the glove of Brad Thiessen.
Ben Street responded on the power play as Alex Grant sprung him for a breakaway and backhander that dropped into the net with 1:53 until the second intermission
Thiessen stopped 22 out of 24 shots to raise his record to 11-6-2.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins head back to Syracuse on Friday, December 16 to battle the Crunch at 7:30 PM. For more information, call the Penguins at (570) 208-PENS or visit www.wbspenguins.com.
American Hockey League Stories from December 13, 2011
- Stars Topple Best Team in AHL with 3-2 Win at Oklahoma City - Texas Stars
- Pens Double up on B-Sens, 4-2 - Binghamton Senators
- Penguins Double up Senators for 500th Win - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Falcons Fall to Sharks 2-1 - Springfield Falcons
- Sharks Continue to Spring(field) Forward - Worcester Sharks
- Panthers Send Tim Kennedy to San Antonio - San Antonio Rampage
- AHL Weekly - AHL
- Blues Recall Evgeny Grachev - Peoria Rivermen
- Syracuse Crunch Foundation Announce Blood Drive to Benefit American Red Cross - Syracuse Crunch
- Morin Suspended for Three Games - Rockford IceHogs
- Griffins Looking to Make up Ground in North Division this Week - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Whale Get Exposure on HBO - Connecticut Whale
- Monarchs Weekly Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Checkers Recall Shugg from Florida - Charlotte Checkers
- Marlies Begin Four Game Road Trip on Friday Night in Milwaukee - Toronto Marlies
- American Hockey League Announces Suspensions - AHL
- Gilbert Reassigned to Toledo - Rockford IceHogs
- Blake Geoffrion Assigned to Milwaukee - Milwaukee Admirals
- Heat Weekly - Abbotsford Heat
- Heat Sign Sinkewich to PTO - Abbotsford Heat
- Eight Area High Schools Compete in Admirals Cup - Milwaukee Admirals
- Canucks Return Sweatt to Wolves - Chicago Wolves
- Jets Claim Miettinen off Waivers; Hainsey Activated - St. John's IceCaps
- Cedar Park Center Seeks Integrated Marketing & Business Alliance - Texas Stars
- IceHogs Relaunch Online Store, Extend Holiday Hours at Oink Outfitters - Rockford IceHogs
- Bill Barber, Bob Clarke Named Honorary Captains for 2012 AHL All-Star Classic - AHL
- These Sharks Have Teeth - Worcester Sharks Weekly - Worcester Sharks
- Monarchs Recall Watt - Manchester Monarchs
- Binghamton Senators Statement on Defenseman Patrick Wiercioch - Binghamton Senators
- Penguins Recall Chris Barton - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Gameday Preview- Texas at Oklahoma City - Texas Stars
- Texas Recalls Coyle from Idaho - Texas Stars
- Texas Stars Weekly - Stars Load up on West Division Rivals this Week - Texas Stars
- Falcons Host Sharks Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Bruins Recall Hamill on Emergency Basis - Providence Bruins
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
