Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's Streak Ends, But Team Responds with Win
Published on November 24, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
Weekly Rewind
Friday, Nov. 20 - PENGUINS 1 at Binghamton 3
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's franchise-record winning streak was halted at 11 games by the Binghamton Senators as the Penguins' power play ran dry. The Penguins could not convert on six man-advantage opportunities throughout the game, as the Senators rode two first period goals to victory. Rookie Dominik Simon scored the Penguins' lone goal at 16:26 of the second period.
Saturday, Nov. 14 - PENGUINS 5 at Albany 3
Scott Wilson scored twice, including a bizarre game-winning goal that fooled Albany goalie Yann Danis with 5:08 to go in the third period. After Saturday's performance, Wilson leads the Penguins with 11 goals and four game-winning goals. Tristan Jarry made 25 saves to stay undefeated between the pipes in his first pro season (5-0-0-0). Tom Sestito earned an assist and a fight in his return to the line up from injury.
The Week Ahead
Wednesday, Nov. 25 - PENGUINS at Binghamton
The Penguins return to Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena for a chance to avenge the loss that ended their winning streak and pull ahead in the season series. Through two games, both teams are 1-1-0-0 against one another.
Friday, Nov. 27 - PENGUINS vs. Providence
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton returns home for the first time in two weeks for a showdown with a struggling Providence team, which has won two of its last 10 games. The Penguins won the previous meeting- the season opener- 2-1 in overtime.
Saturday, Nov. 28 - PENGUINS vs. Hershey
The Bears come back to hostile territory after falling to the Pens 7-0 in their only game of 2015-16 thus far. Last game, Conor Sheary recorded a career-high four points (1G-3A).
Ice Chips
- The Penguins' 13-2-0-0 record is the best in the AHL through the first seven weeks of the season.
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has outscored opponents 32-7 in the second period, the league's best single-period goal differential (+25). The closest team is Texas, which is +13 in the third.
- Dominik Simon's 15 points (6G-9A) puts him in sole possession of fifth overall in rookie scoring this season.
- The last time Tom Sestito had a point and a fight in the same AHL game was Nov. 11, 2011 while playing for Adirondack.
- Despite allowing two power play goals and scoring only one on 10 opportunities last weekend, the Penguins remain in the top five of both special teams categories.
- Kael Mouillierat is one point shy of 300 in his pro career.
DIVISION STANDINGS
TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS Pt%
1. PENGUINS 15 13 2 0 0 26 .867
2. Bridgeport 19 13 5 1 0 27 .711
3. Hershey 17 9 5 0 3 21 .618
4. Springfield 16 8 7 1 0 17 .531
5. Hartford 19 8 9 2 0 18 .474
6. Lehigh Valley 18 8 9 1 0 17 .472
7. Portland 15 7 8 0 0 14 .467
8. Providence 17 4 9 3 1 12 .353
TEAM LEADERS
SKATERS GP G A PTS
Scott Wilson 14 11 6 17
Conor Sheary 15 2 14 16
Dominik Simon 15 6 9 15
Jean-Sébastien Dea 15 6 6 12
Derrick Pouliot 14 3 9 12
GOALIES GP W-L-OT-SO GAA Sv% Shutouts
Matt Murray 11 8-2-0-0 2.03 0.936 2
Tristan Jarry 5 5-0-0-0 1.93 0.928 0
UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Wed, Nov. 25 Binghamton Floyd L. Maines Arena 7:05 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 27 Providence Mohegan Sun Arena 7:05 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 28 Hershey Mohegan Sun Arena 7:05 p.m.
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