The Hershey Bears mounted an exciting comeback to beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-4 in overtime on March 1, 2025. Pierrick Dubé played a crucial role, scoring the game-tying and game-winning goals. Ivan Miroshnichenko also chipped in with two goals for the Bears. On the Penguins’ side, Valtteri Puustinen led with two goals and an assist.
Despite being heavily outshot, the Penguins remained competitive throughout the game. Special teams were a factor, with the Penguins converting one power play and successfully killing all of Hershey’s man-advantage chances.
Period Highlights:
First Period:
Rutger McGroarty scored on the power play at 9:12 to give the Penguins a 1-0 lead.
Valtteri Puustinen extended the lead to 2-0 at 18:40.
Second Period:
Ville Koivunen made it 3-0 for the Penguins at 12:26.
Ivan Miroshnichenko got Hershey on the board with a goal at 15:01.
Third Period:
Mike Vecchione scored for Hershey at 7:11 to make it 3-2.
Miroshnichenko tied the game at 3-3 at 11:38.
Puustinen quickly responded for the Penguins, making it 4-3 at 11:46.
Pierrick Dubé tied the game again for Hershey at 13:32.
Overtime:
Dubé scored the game-winning goal at 2:08.
Player Stats:
Hershey Bears:
Pierrick Dubé: 2 goals (game-tying and game-winning)
Ivan Miroshnichenko: 2 goals
Mike Vecchione: 1 goal
Clay Stevenson: 12 saves on 16 shots
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins:
Valtteri Puustinen: 2 goals, 1 assist
Ville Koivunen: 1 goal, 1 assist
Rutger McGroarty: 1 goal
Tristan Jarry: 31 saves on 36 shots
Team Stats:
Shots on Goal: Hershey 36, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 16
Power Play: Hershey 0-for-3, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1-for-2
Penalty Kill: Hershey 2-for-2, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3-for-3
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