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Away Game: 25

AHL Game: 696

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Giant Center

When: 2:00 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Yesterday at home vs. Albany, the Pens won 5-2 Bryan Lerg had two goals late to help seal the win for the Penguins. Hershey hosted the Connecticut Whale and lost 4-1, despite outgunning the Whale 40-21. Cody Eakin had the only Bears goal.

Last Meeting: This past Friday in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens came back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period to win 4-3. Paul Thompson scored the game winning goal late.

Record: For WBS: 28-13-2-4 (62 pts., 1st place East Division) For HER: 25-14-4-3 (57 pts., 2nd place East Division)

Why you should care: Are the Pens in the Bears head? Can the Bears beat the Pens at home, something they haven’t done in a while? Can the Pens claim outright number one in the Conference with a win today?

Referee(s): Francis Charron / Chris Cozzan

Linesmen: Mike McDevitt / Scott Pomento

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheHersheyBears

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @timleone

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / HER: Scott Stuccio @ScottStuccio and Randy “Rock” Johnson @RRJ_Hockey

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @SweetestHockey

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Hershey: 1460 The Ticket

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Norfolk is visiting Springfield today for the second game of a weekend doubleheader.

Next Five Games: POR 2/11, @ HER 2/12, NOR 2/15, @ BNG 2/17, @ ALB 2/18

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Home Game: 23

AHL Game: 695

Who: Albany Devils

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Last night at home vs. Hershey, the Pens won 4-3. Paul Thompson capped off the third period comeback and was named first star of the game. For Albany, last night in Hartford against the Connecticut Whale, the Devils lost 3-2. Joe Whitney had a goal and was +2 in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 27-13-2-4 (60 pts., 1st place East Division) — For ALB: 19-17-5-3 (46 pts., 3rd place Northeast Division)

Last Meeting: December 19 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens lost 2-1. Ben Street had the lone goal for the Pens in the loss.

Why you should care: Prior to that loss December 19 to Albany, the Penguins had never lost to a New Jersey Devils AHL affiliate. Vengeance is a dish best served cold.

Referee(s): Francis Charron

Linesmen: Scott Adams / Mike McDevitt

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @AlbanyDevils

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @Bill_Cain_

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For ALB: Josh Heller @Josh_Heller

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @tel915

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Albany: ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team

Television: AHL Live / My Network TV (WQMY-TV) in Wilkes-Barre

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: The absolute red hot Bridgeport Sound Tigers host the Manchester Monarchs. The Sound Tigers have gotten a point in every single game since playing the Penguins on New Years Eve.

Next Five Games: @ HER 2/5, POR 2/11, @ HER 2/12, NOR 2/15, @ BNG 2/17

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Home Game: 22

AHL Game: 682

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Last Saturday in Binghamton the Pens lost 7-4. Ben Street and Eric Tangradi both had a goal and an assist in the loss. For Hershey, this past Saturday in Norfolk the Bears won 3-2. Ryan Potulny had two goals in the win.

Last Meeting: December 28 in Hershey the Pens came from behind and won 6-5 in a shootout.Eric Tangradi had two goals for Wilkes-Barre in the victory.

Record: For WBS: 26-13-2-4 (58 pts., 1st place East Division) For HER: 25-12-4-3 (57 pts., 2nd place East Division)

Why you should care: The Pens are coming off of a disappointing loss last Saturday and the Bears lost four straight before winning last Saturday. Three out of the next five games are against Hershey. Win all of them, and serious separation is had between the Pens and Bears.

Referee(s): Chris Ciamaga

Linesmen: Jud Ritter / Scott Adams

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheHersheyBears

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @timleone

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / HER: Scott Stuccio @ScottStuccio and Randy “Rock” Johnson @RRJ_Hockey

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @SweetestHockey

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Hershey: 1460 The Ticket

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): Dollar Dogs and Drafts – Football Friday – McCarthy Tire All-Star Poster Giveaway

Other Game to Watch: Norfolk is in Glens Falls tonight taking on the Adirondack Phantoms.

Next Five Games: ALB 2/4, @ HER 2/5, POR 2/11, @ HER 2/12, NOR 2/15

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Away Game: 24

AHL Game: 654

Who: Binghamton Senators

Where: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Last night in Hartford vs. the Whale, the Pens won in overtime 3-2. Jason Williams had the overtime game winner and an assist and was named the games first star. Binghamton hosted Albany and won 3-2. Andre Petersson had two goals for the defending champs and was named first star.

Last Meeting: December 13 in Wilkes-Barre the Pens won 4-2. Colin McDonald had two goals and was named the first star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 26-12-2-4 (58 pts., 1st place East Division) — For BNG: 19-24-1-1 (40 pts., 5th place East Division)

Why you should care: The Pens look to go into the All-Star break on a winning note and are looking for ten straight wins in a row on the road. Corey Locke is back for the B-Sens and will be a player the Penguins will need to contain in order to get to the All-Star break as potentially the best team in the Eastern Conference.

Referee(s): David Banfield

Linesmen: Mike McDevitt / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @BSens_Hockey

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @PSBJoyOnTheSens

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For BNG: Grady Whittenburg @BSensRadio

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @PPPShow

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Binghamton: Big 107.5 WBBI

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Eyes are on the rematch between the Bears and Admirals in Virginia this evening, but the Pens and IceCaps are tied with 58 points as we stand as you read this. St. John’s is in Portland tonight. The Pirates are 3-2 against the IceCaps tonight. If the IceCaps lose in regulation and the Pens get at least a point in regulation tonight in Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre will be the outright number one team in the Eastern Conference.

Next Five Games: HER 2/3, ALB 2/4, @ HER 2/5, POR 2/11, @ HER 2/12

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Away Game: 23

AHL Game: 642

Who: Connecticut Whale

Where: XL Center Veterans Memorial Coliseum

When: 7:00 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Wednesday at home the Penguins lost in overtime to the Providence Bruins. Colin McDonald had a goal and an assist and was named the second star of the game. For Connecticut, this past Saturday at home vs. Norfolk the Whale lost in a shootout 5-4.Scott Tanski had two goals.

Last Meeting: In the second game of the season the Pens lost in a shootout 1-0. Scott Munroe had the shutout, but lost the game.

Record: For WBS: 25-12-2-4 (56 pts, 1st place East Division) — For CT: 19-15-3-5 (46 pts., 1st place Northeast Division)

Why you should care: Pens put the eight game road winning streak on the line tonight in Hartford. Connecticut, the Northeast Division leader, has not yet won a game this year. You know the Whale will look to buck this trend against one of the top teams in the AHL in the Penguins.

Referee(s): Jean Hebert

Linesmen: Kevin Redding / Glen Cooke

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @CTWhale

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For CT: Bob Crawford

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Connecticut: 106.9 The Rock

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Hershey and Norfolk open a two game set on Hampton Roads. Currently the fourth and fifth seeds in the Eastern Conference, both teams will be looking for separation from one another heading into the All-Star break.

Next Five Games: @ BNG 1/28, HER 2/3, ALB 2/4, @ HER 2/5, POR 2/11

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Home Game: 21

AHL Game: 635

Who: Providence Bruins

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Sunday in Syracuse, the Pens won their eighth straight game on the road 4-3. Alex Grant capped off a great weekend with two assists. For Providence, at home vs. Springfield they won 4-3 also. All-Star Carter Camper figured into every goal with a goal and three assists.

Record: For WBS: 25-12-1-4 (55 pts., 1st place East Division) For PRO: 19-20-2-3 (43 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Wilkes-Barre looks to continue the winning streak against a Providence Bruins team they will only see twice this year. If the Pens underestimate Providence’s place in the standings they may end up on the losing end tonight. Coach Hynes and company hopefully won’t let that happen.

Referee(s): Chris Cozzan / Darcy Burchell

Linesmen: Chris Allman / Mike McDevitt

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @AHLBruins

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / PRO: Nick Gagalis @NickGagalis

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Providence: WNRI 1380 AM

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): Remember Whensday (1980s)

Other Game to Watch: Nothing in the division tonight, so completely off the wall, keep an eye on Rochester at Grand Rapids.

Next Five Games: @ CT 1/27, @ BNG 1/28, HER 2/3, ALB 2/4, @ HER 2/5

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Away Game: 22

AHL Game: 625

Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter

When: 3:00 p.m.

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Last Game / Last Meeting: Last night before a sold out crowd on local television Alex Grant had a career night with two goals and three assists, all on power plays as the Pens rolled to a 6-2 win.

Record: For WBS: 24-12-1-4 (53 pts., 2nd place East Division) For SYR: 18-16-3-2 (41 pts., 4th place East Division)

Why you should care: These Crunch are a pesky group. I would expect a much better effort from them today. Look for Brad Thiessen and Iiro Tarkki to get the starts in net. The Pens can cap off another perfect weekend with another focused effort and really start putting the heat back on the leaders in the Conference.

Referee(s): Darcy Burchell / Jon McIsaac

Linesmen: Jeff Walker / Andy Petrus

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @SyracuseCrunch

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @PSCrunchHockey

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / SYR: Jason Lockhart @JLCrunch

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @Allovimo

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Syracuse: The Score 1260

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Keep an eye on our next opponent, the Providence Bruins, as they host the Springfield Falcons from Rhode Island this afternoon.

Next Five Games: PRO 1/25, @ CT 1/27, @ BNG 1/28, HER 2/3, ALB 2/4