This past week, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins went on a 3-game winning streak to head into the Canadian road trip. The Penguins play two games on Thursday December 21st and Friday December 22nd against the Belleville Senators and Laval Rocket.
Look Ahead:
Belleville Senators- December 21st
The last time these two teams met, in early November, Belleville took the win over the Penguins. This time, the Penguins are looking to take a win back home for the holidays. It is important to note that the Senators are on a three game losing streak, but they also have picked up points in three of their last four games. Belleville is currently sitting in fifth place in the North Division with a record of 10-10-2-2. They are currently 28th in the league on their power play and 22nd on their penalty kill.
Laval Rocket- December 22nd
This is the first time that the Rocket and the Penguins are meeting this season, and the last game for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before the holiday break occurs. Laval and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will meet again on February 17th, 2024 in the Penguins barn. The Rocket are currently sitting in last place in the North Division with a record of 7-13-3-2. They are 24th in the AHL for their power play and 26th in the league for their penalty kill.
Important Notes
- The Penguins are currently in 13th place in the league for their power play at 19.3%. They are also 2nd in the league for their penalty kill at 87.4%.
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has scored 37 goals this season in the third period. This is more goals in the final period than any other team in the league.
- Rem Pitlick is on an eight game point streak and has collected three goals and six assists in those eight games.
- Ty Smith is tied for 4th among Defenseman in the AHL with four goals and 15 assists
- The next time Magnus Hellberg is between the pipes, he will be playing his 200th AHL game.
Move Up, Move Down: Transactions
Defenseman Owen Headrick- Recalled from Wheeling (ECHL)
Center Jonathan Gruden- Reassigned from Pittsburgh (NHL)
Right Winger Marc Johnstone- Reassigned from Pittsburgh (NHL)
Right Winger Lukas Svejkovsky- Reassigned to Wheeling (ECHL)
Right Winger Tanner Laderoute- Released from PTO
