Weekly: Home Is Where the Wins Are for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Published on December 1, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
Weekly Rewind
Wednesday, Nov. 25 - PENGUINS 4 at Binghamton 3 (OT)
Dominik Simon scored a tying goal late in the third period and Derrick Pouliot sniped the overtime game-winner for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to get sweet revenge on the team to defeat them last, the Binghamton Senators.
Friday, Nov. 27 - PENGUINS 3 vs. Providence 0
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton eclipsed the franchise mark for consecutive home wins by beating Providence to go 9-0-0-0 at home this season. The Pens' P.K. neutralized four power plays as Matt Murray earned his third shutout of 2015-16.
Saturday, Nov. 28 - PENGUINS 3 vs. Hershey 2
Three goals in the second period were enough for the Penguins to hold off a Bears' second-half push and win their 10th-straight game at home. Rookie goalie Tristan Jarry made 25 saves to improve to 6-0-0-0 in his pro career.
The Week Ahead
Friday, Dec. 4 - PENGUINS vs. Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Phantoms visit the Penguins for the second time this season after they head to Utica on Wednesday night. Lehigh Valley left winger Petr Straka is second in the league in goals with 14.
Saturday, Dec. 5 - PENGUINS vs. Hartford
The last time the Wolf Pack and Penguins met up was a thrilling 7-6 OT win for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton that saw the Pens erase a 5-1 deficit. Hartford is 2-3-0-0 since that contest.
Sunday, Dec. 6 - PENGUINS at Hershey
Outscored by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 10-3 in their first two meetings, Hershey will have their first shot at the Pens in Bears territory. The Bears have only lost once in regulation at home in 10 games this season (6-1-0-3).
Ice Chips
- The Penguins' 16-2-0-0 record is the best in the AHL through the first eight weeks of the season.
- During its 10 unbeaten home games this season, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has outscored opponents 42-16 and its goalies have a .942 save percentage.
- Dominik Simon achieved a career-high five-game point streak with an assist on Saturday. His 11 points (5G-6A) in 10 games during November now has him tied with Conor Sheary for the team lead in points with 19.
- Tristan Jarry is the only rookie netminder in the AHL yet to be handed a loss this season (minimum of two games played).
- Kevin Porter's goal vs. Hershey was his 200th career AHL point.
DIVISION STANDINGS
TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS Pt%
1. PENGUINS 18 16 2 0 0 32 .889
2. Bridgeport 22 14 7 1 0 29 .659
3. Hershey 20 10 6 0 4 24 .600
4. Springfield 19 9 9 1 0 19 .500
5. Lehigh Valley 21 9 11 1 0 19 .452
6. Portland 18 8 10 0 0 16 .444
7. Hartford 21 8 11 2 0 18 .429
8. Providence 20 5 10 4 1 15 .375
TEAM LEADERS
SKATERS GP G A PTS
Dominik Simon 18 8 11 19
Conor Sheary 18 3 16 19
Scott Wilson 17 11 7 18
Derrick Pouliot 17 4 10 14
Jean-Sébastien Dea 18 7 6 13
GOALIES GP W-L-OT-SO GAA Sv% Shutouts
Matt Murray 13 10-2-0-0 1.94 0.937 3
Tristan Jarry 6 6-0-0-0 1.94 0.928 0
UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Fri, Dec. 4 Lehigh Valley Mohegan Sun Arena 7:05 p.m.
Sat, Dec. 5 Hartford Mohegan Sun Arena 7:05 p.m.
Sun, Dec. 6 Hershey GIANT Center 5:00 p.m.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Wed, Nov. 25 ADD (D) Clark Seymour Recalled from WHL
Fri, Nov. 27 DEL (C) Matia Marcantuoni Reassigned to WHL
Sun, Nov. 29 DEL (D) Clark Seymour Reassigned to WHL
Mon, Nov. 30 ADD (D) Clark Seymour Recalled from WHL
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