UPDATE: In a nail-biting showdown, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a shootout, losing 4-3 at the PPL Center in Allentown on Sunday afternoon. This marks the Phantoms’ first victory over the Penguins this season after four consecutive losses.
The action heated up in the third period when the Penguins equalized with a goal from Rafael Harvey-Pinard, bringing his season total to six. The Penguins initially took control early, leading 2-0 after Harvey-Pinard’s second goal just three minutes into the second period. However, the Phantoms responded with two quick goals, leveling the score at 2-2 by the end of the second.
As the game progressed, Oscar Elkind found the net for the Phantoms, giving them a brief lead at 3-2. But less than a minute later, David Breazeale leveled it again, assisted by Chase Pietila and Harvey-Pinard, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
In the shootout, both Tucker Robertson and Cooper Marody scored for the Phantoms while the Penguins struggled, missing both attempts. Joel Blomqvist was in goal for the Penguins, successfully stopping 35 of 38 shots throughout the match.
This loss adds pressure on the Penguins as they prepare for a busy week ahead, facing off against the Charlotte Checkers on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 7:05 p.m. at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, before hitting the road to take on the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday at 7 p.m.. The Penguins sit at 2-2 against Charlotte this season, while they will be meeting Syracuse for the first time.
Fans are urged to stay updated as the Penguins look to rebound from this tough loss in their upcoming games.
