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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Rewrites Team Record Books over Weekend

November 17, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release


Weekly Rewind

Friday, Nov. 13 - PENGUINS 7 vs. Hershey 0

The Penguins met a heated rival for a Friday the 13th showdown that turned out to be a lucky seven showing for the home team. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton saw seven goals from seven different players as Matt Murray made 24 saves for his second shutout of the season. Conor Sheary posted a career-high four points (1G-3A) en route to victory.

Saturday, Nov. 14 - PENGUINS 3 vs. Rochester 1

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton set the franchise record for consecutive wins in a season with their 10th-straight win of 2015-16 coming against Rochester. The Penguins peppered Americans goalie Andrey Makarov as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton recorded its highest single-game shot total of the season with 42. The win also tied a club record for consecutive home wins (eight).

Sunday, Nov. 15 - PENGUINS 7 at Hartford 6 (OT)

A thrilling affair between the Pack and Pens featured both teams putting up five goals in separate periods. The Pens erased a 5-1 hole after the first period and turned it into a 6-5 lead after two. Kevin Porter scored his first two goals as a Penguin, including a shorthanded goal. Conor Sheary matched his career-best four points with four assists. Scott Wilson scored twice including the OT game-winner.

The Week Ahead

Friday, Nov. 20 - PENGUINS at Binghamton

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton travels up I-81 to Binghamton for their second meeting of the season with the Senators. The Penguins won the first match-up, 4-3, on Oct. 28.

Saturday, Nov. 21 - PENGUINS at Albany

The Pens and Devils play for the first time in 2015-16. Albany sits at second place in the North Division and has two rookies with 11 points: Joe Blandisi (6G-5A) and Matt Lorito (2G-9A).

Ice Chips

- The Penguins' 12-1-0-0 record is the best in the AHL through the first six weeks of the season.

- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's win in Hartford was the first time in team history that the Penguins mounted a four-goal comeback for a win.

- Through 13 games, the Penguins have scored the second-most goals in team history (56), trailing only Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's 2005-06 squad (62).

- With his eight points (1G-7A) in three games this past weekend, Conor Sheary was named CCM/AHL Player of the Week on Monday, Nov. 16.

- Kael Mouillierat is one point shy of 300 in his pro career.

DIVISION STANDINGS

TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS Pt%

1. PENGUINS 13 12 1 0 0 24 .923

2. Bridgeport 16 12 4 0 0 24 .750

3. Springfield 13 7 5 1 0 15 .577

4. Hershey 15 7 5 0 3 17 .577

5. Portland 12 6 6 0 0 12 .500

6. Hartford 15 6 7 2 0 14 .467

7. Lehigh Valley 15 6 8 1 0 13 .433

8. Providence 14 3 7 3 1 10 .357

TEAM LEADERS

SKATERS GP G A PTS

Scott Wilson 12 9 6 15

Conor Sheary 13 2 12 14

Dominik Simon 13 5 8 13

Jean-Sébastien Dea 13 5 6 11

Will O'Neill 12 3 8 11

GOALIES GP W-L-OT-SO GAA Sv% Shutouts

Matt Murray 10 8-1-0-0 2.03 0.936 2

Tristan Jarry 4 4-0-0-0 1.64 0.938 0

UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME

Fri, Nov. 20 Binghamton Floyd L. Maines Arena 7:05 p.m.

Sat, Nov. 21 Albany Times Union Center 5:00 p.m.

Wed, Nov. 25 Binghamton Floyd L. Maines Arena 7:05 p.m.

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