UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack suffered a disappointing loss in their season opener, falling 5-2 to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at PeoplesBank Arena on October 13, 2023. The Penguins quickly established dominance, scoring three goals in the first period, leaving the Wolf Pack struggling to recover.
Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert each netted goals in the opening frame, with Avery Hayes adding a third goal early in the second period, giving Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a commanding 3-0 lead. The Wolf Pack, eager to turn the tide, finally got on the scoreboard at 16:41 of the second period when Gabe Perreault scored, assisted by Dylan Roobroeck and Blake Hillman.
The game intensified as Adam Sykora pulled Hartford within a goal at 6:50 of the third period, further igniting hopes for the home crowd. However, the Penguins quickly dashed these hopes when Calvert scored his second goal of the night at 11:53 in the final frame. Tristan Broz sealed the victory with an empty-net goal at 17:53.
The Wolf Pack’s goaltender, Dyland Garand, made 27 saves, while Sergei Murashov stopped 28 shots for the Penguins, showcasing a competitive battle in net.
This loss leaves the Wolf Pack with a record of 0-2-0-0 as they prepare to face the Providence Bruins tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m.. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Wolf Pack can turn their fortunes around in this upcoming match.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Wolf Pack look to bounce back and secure their first win of the season!
