Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Rides Three-Game Win Streak into Three-Game Week
November 5, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
Penguins (6-2-0-0) have won each of their last three games with Tristan Jarry in the crease
Weekly Rewind
Wednesday, Oct. 30 - PENGUINS 4 at Bridgeport 3 (SO)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton went to overtime for the first time this season, but emerged victorious thanks to Emil Bemström and Ville Koivunen's pretty shootout goals. The Penguins raced out to a 2-0 lead in under three minutes of game time, but a three-goal second-period by the Isles put them ahead. Jonathan Gruden forced OT with his second goal of the night.
Saturday, Nov. 2 - PENGUINS 2 vs. Hartford 1
The Penguins and Wolf Pack entered Saturday tied in the Atlantic standings, but now the Black & Gold own a two-point edge over Hartford. Isaac Belliveau's first AHL goal opened the scoring 33 seconds into the second period, followed by a delayed penalty, extra attacker tally by Koivunen. Jarry and the Penguins clamped down hard in the third to secure victory.
The Week Ahead
Wednesday, Nov. 6 - PENGUINS vs. Lehigh Valley
The Penguins start the week against their turnpike rival. Wednesday marks the third matchup in their 12-game season series. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is 2-0-0-0 against Lehigh Valley, shutting out the Phantoms in their last clash on Oct. 19.
Friday, Nov. 8 - PENGUINS at Lehigh Valley
After one day's rest, the Penguins and Phantoms go at it again. Friday projects to be Tristan Jarry's last game in his five-game, 14-day conditioning loan. Jarry is 10-4-1 in his career at PPL Center with a 2.47 goals against average, .922 save percentage and four shutouts.
Saturday, Nov. 9 - PENGUINS vs. Rochester
The Americans make their first and only visit to Northeast Pennsylvania as the Penguins host their Veterans Day Game. Rochester started its season 1-3-0-0, but has won its last four games in a row, including two victories via shootout.
Ice Chips
- Ville Koivunen is tied for the second-most assists (6) and fifth-most points (8) by AHL rookies this season.
- Rookie defenseman Isaac Belliveau has posted a point in both of his games this season (1G-1A).
- Tristan Jarry now has 80 wins in his AHL career, which also ranks third all-time in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton history.
- Boris Katchouk's earned his 100th AHL point with an assist on Koivunen's game-winning goal on Saturday.
- Jonathan Gruden is two points shy of 100 career AHL points.
DIVISION STANDINGS
TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS Pts%
1. Hershey 11 7 3 1 0 15 .682
2. Charlotte 8 6 1 0 1 13 .813
3. PENGUINS 8 6 2 0 0 12 .750
4. Hartford 9 4 3 1 1 10 .556
5. Lehigh Valley 8 3 3 1 1 8 .500
6. Springfield 10 3 7 0 0 6 .300
7. Providence 9 3 6 0 0 6 .333
8. Bridgeport 9 2 5 1 1 6 .333
TEAM LEADERS
SKATERS GP G A PTS
Emil Bemström 8 2 6 8
Ville Koivunen* 8 2 6 8
Sam Poulin 8 2 5 7
Boris Katchouk 7 4 1 5
Tristan Broz 8 3 2 5
Mac Hollowell 8 0 5 5
GOALIES GP W-L-OT GAA SV% Shutouts
Sergei Murashov*X 1 1-0-0 1.00 .968 0
Tristan Jarry 3 3-0-0 1.95 .937 0
Filip Larsson 3 1-2-0 2.47 .918 1
Alex Nedeljkovic^ 1 1-0-0 3.00 .917 0
* = rookie
^ = in Pittsburgh
X = assigned to Wheeling
UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Wed, Nov. 6 Lehigh Valley Mohegan Arena 7:05 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 8 Lehigh Valley PPL Center 7:05 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 9 Rochester Mohegan Arena 6:05 p.m.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
DATE PLAYER TRANSACTION
Tue, Oct. 29 (D) Phip Waugh Recalled from WHL
Thu, Oct. 31 (C) Vasily Ponomarev Reassigned from PIT
Mon, Nov. 4 (D) Mats Lindgren Recalled from WHL
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