The Hershey Bears hosted the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on November 30, 2024, in an electrifying match that ended 5-4 in favor of the Penguins. The game featured intense back-and-forth action, multiple lead changes, and standout individual performances.
Detailed Game Recap
First Period
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton struck first with an early goal, showcasing their offensive pressure.
Hershey responded with a goal from Bogdan Trineyev, bringing the game level and energizing the home crowd.
Second Period
The Penguins regained the lead halfway through the period with a slick passing play that beat Hershey’s defense.
Hershey’s Vincent Iorio tied the game with a well-placed shot from the blue line, but the Penguins countered with a goal of their own shortly after.
The period ended with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton leading, 3-2.
Third Period
The Bears came out strong, and Chase Priskie tied the game with a well-placed shot from the blue line on the Bears power play.
The Penguins regained the lead on a power play, with a goal from Filip Kral, his second of the night..
Ethan Frank scored the fourth goal for Hershey, pulling the Bears within one goal, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s defense and goaltending held firm in the final moments.
Key Players and Stats
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Rutget McGroarty: 1 goal, 1 assist; instrumental in creating offensive opportunities.
Sergei Murashov: Recorded 30 saves, including several critical stops late in the third period.
Power Play: The Penguins converted two key opportunities, showcasing their special teams’ efficiency.
Hershey Bears
Ethan Frank: 1 goal, consistently dangerous in the offensive zone.
Chase Priskie: 1 goal; led from the blue line and kept Hershey competitive.
Special Teams: Hershey’s power-play unit converted once but missed a late opportunity to tie the game.
The Penguins’ balanced attack and timely special teams play made the difference, while the Bears’ persistence kept them in contention until the final buzzer. Both teams demonstrated why they are among the strongest in the AHL this season.
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