Chirps from Center Ice

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Who: Charlotte Checkers

Where: Bojangles’ Coliseum

When: 7:00 p.m.

Last Game: Last Saturday at home against Milwaukee, the Pens lost 5-3. Anthony Angello had a goal and an assist in the loss. For Charlotte, the Checkers shutout the Toronto Marlies 5-0 on this past Sunday. Alex Nedeljkovic had a 34 save shutout. Five different Checkers scored.

Last Meeting: November 17 in Wilkes-Barre, the Penguins lost 6-5 in overtime. Adam Johnson had a pair of goals but Aleksi Saarela scored at 1:26 of overtime.

Record: For WBS: 18-15-4-1 (41 pts., 4th place Atlantic Division) // For CHA: 27-8-3-0 (57 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division)

Referees: Michael Markovic / Brandon Blandina

Linesmen: Tim Lyons / Scott Senger

Why You Should Care: Penguins head to Charlotte to take on the best team in the AHL this weekend for a two game set. Very important series for a Penguins team who has been playing better as of late and probably better than the last time they played the Checkers. Limit mistakes and see what happens against a Charlotte team that doesn’t quit.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV is new and improved and a lot cheaper. Tonight’s game is also available on Facebook Watch.

Other Game to Watch: Chicago heads to Tucson for a weekend series against the Roadrunners. Last time these teams met it was a good series.

Next Five Games: @ CHA 1/12, vs. RCH 1/18, vs. HER 1/19, vs. LV 1/21, @ BRI 1/23