Chirps from Center Ice

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Who: Hartford Wolf Pack

Where: XL Center

When: 7:15 p.m.

Last Game: Wednesday at home against Springfield, the Penguins scored five unanswered goals and beat the Thunderbirds 6-3. Daniel Sprong had two goals and Patrick McGrath had his first home goal of his career via empty net. For Hartford, the Wolf Pack hosted those same Thunderbirds and won 5-3. Vinni Lettieri had two goals and an assist and was named first star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 15-7-1-1 (32 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) // For HFD: 10-12-3-2 (25 pts., 7th place Atlantic Division)

Referee(s): Corey Syvret

Linesmen: Mike Baker / Brent Colby

Why You Should Care: Pens start a two game weekend up in Connecticut against the Hartford Wolf Pack. Like Wednesday, the Pens will need to take the Wolf Pack seriously, despite their record and place in the division if they want to have success in Hartford tonight.

Other Game to Watch: Grand Rapids hosts Chicago in a battle of two North Division teams that should be contending but are not right now due to dangerously slow starts.

Next Five Games: @ BRI 12/16, BNG 12/22, LV 12/23, LV 12/27, HFD 12/29