UPDATE: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins continue their impressive run, dominating the Hershey Bears with a commanding 5-2 victory on Saturday night at Mohegan Arena. This win marks the Penguins’ third consecutive triumph over Hershey, solidifying their position at the top of the Atlantic Division with a three-point lead over Providence.
The Penguins wasted no time, lighting up the scoreboard with an explosive five goals in the first period. Just two minutes into the game, Nolan Renwick opened the scoring, quickly followed by Raivis Ansons finding the net just one minute later, pushing the Penguins to a swift 2-0 lead. Hershey responded with a goal, narrowing the gap to 2-1, but the Penguins surged again, with back-to-back goals from Gabe Klassen and Phil Tomasino, who scored his fifth of the season, extending the lead to 5-1 before the first intermission.
Both teams attempted 21 shots each, but it was the Penguins who capitalized on their opportunities, showcasing their offensive prowess. In net, Sergei Murashov was solid, stopping 19 of 21 shots to secure the victory.
Currently, the Penguins boast a strong season record of 4-1 against the Bears, while Hershey falls to fifth place in the division, trailing behind Charlotte and Lehigh Valley. The Penguins are clearly in a prime position as they gear up for their next challenge.
Looking ahead, the Penguins are set to face Lehigh Valley on Sunday at 3 p.m., aiming to extend their winning streak further. Following that, they will return home to host Charlotte on Tuesday before heading to Syracuse the following Saturday.
Fans are eager to see if the Penguins can maintain this level of performance and continue their march toward the playoffs. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story!
