Weekly: Penguins Maintain Strong Record against Rival Bears, Now Contend with League-Leading Marlies

March 20, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release

Weekly Rewind

Tuesday, Mar. 13 - Penguins 5 at Charlotte 2

Though the Checkers struck first, the Penguins used two rounds of scoring bunches to defeat the Checkers. Zach Trotman scored in his first game back from injury.

Wednesday, Mar. 14 - Penguins 1 at Charlotte 3

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's second showdown with the Checkers in two days was less successful than the first. Tom Sestito notched the Penguins' only goal of the game.

Saturday, Mar. 17 - PENGUINS 1 vs. Hartford 4

The Penguins struggled to solve Wolf Pack goalie Chris Nell, who stood tall through an 18-shot barrage in the second period. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton also held Hartford to three shots in the middle frame, tied for fewest allowed by the team this season.

Sunday, Mar. 18 - PENGUINS 6 vs. Hershey 4

Ãtienne Marcoux earned his first AHL victory as the Penguins overcame a 3-1 deficit after one period to defeat the Bears. Thomas Di Pauli's two goals helped Wilkes-Barre/Scranton improve to 8-0-1-1 against Hershey this season.

The Week Ahead

Tuesday, Mar. 20 - PENGUINS at Toronto

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton takes on Toronto for the second time this season after winning, 4-2, in the clubs' pervious meeting. However, the Marlies own the league's best record, 44-17-1-1, and have allowed the fewest goals in the AHL (135).

Friday, Mar. 23 - PENGUINS at Utica

The Penguins travel to Utica for the first and only time this year, looking to avenge their pervious 5-4 overtime loss to the Comets. Utica has only won two of its last 11 games, but forward Cameron Darcy has five points (3G-2A) in his last five contests.

Saturday, Mar. 24 - PENGUINS at Binghamton

The Penguins look to go a perfect 5-0 against the Devils this season when they face-off on Saturday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's last three games against Binghamton have gone to OT.

Sunday, Mar. 23 - PENGUINS vs. Bridgeport

Kids Get In Free Sunday showcases a Bridgeport team scratching and clawing to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Penguins are 2-0-1-0 against the Sound Tigers this season.

Ice Chips

- Daniel Sprong is tied for second among AHL rookies in goals (22)

- Teddy Blueger leads the AHL with four overtime goals.

- Blueger had his first three-point night of the season and second of his career on Sunday, scoring a goal and two assists.

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Tue, Mar. 20 Toronto Ricoh Coliseum 7:00 p.m.

Fri, Mar. 23 Utica Utica Memorial 7:00 p.m.

Sat, Mar. 24 Binghamton Veterans Memorial Arena 7:00 p.m.

Sun, Mar. 25 Bridgeport Mohegan Sun Arena 3:05 p.m.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS

Tue, Mar. 20 (G) Ãtienne Marcoux Released from PTO

Mon, Mar. 19 (G) Tristan Jarry Reassigned from PIT

Sun, Mar. 18 (RW) Josh Jooris Recalled by PIT

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