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Home Game: 4

AHL Game: 69

Who: Albany Devils

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Sunday in Hershey, the Pens won 2-1 in overtime. Dominik Simon scored the game winning goal in overtime via penalty shot which gave the Penguins the win. For Albany, the Devils won Sunday in Providence by a score of 4-3. Blake Coleman scored the game winning overtime goal for the Devils.

Record: For WBS: 3-1-0-0 (6 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) — For ALB: 5-0-0-0 (10 pts., 1st place North Division)

Why you should care: The Devils come in as the best team in the AHL by a mile. The Penguins last weekend only allowed three goals in three games in the three in three. I think the better defense here between these two wins the day, so it will be a great game to see.

Referee(s): Tim Mayer / Stephen Reneau

Linesmen: Leo Boylan / Matt McNulty

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @AlbanyDevils

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /albanydevils

Instagram: wbspenguins / albanydevils

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky / @Pete_Dougherty

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS and Nick Hart @_NickHart / For ALB: Josh Heller @Josh_Heller

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @trace_1114

Radio: For WBS: WILK Newsradio / For Albany: 104.5 The Team

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Hershey is in Hartford tonight in what could be an interesting matchup between two teams looking for their sea legs.

Next Five Games: @ SPR 10/29, SYR 10/30, BNG 11/4, @ BRI 11/5, @ PRO 11/6

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Away Game: 1

AHL Game: 58

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Giant Center

When: 5:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night at home vs. Syracuse, the Pens won 3-1. Kevin Porter scored two shorthanded goals and assisted on another. For Hershey, the Eastern Conference Champions had their home opener against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and won 5-2. Chris Bourque didn’t score, but he had two assists. Joe Cannata had stopped 24 of 26 shots and picked up his first win of the season in a Bears jersey.

Record: For WBS: 2-1-0-0 (4 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) — For HER: 1-2-0-0 (2 pts., 6th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Always fun when the Bears and Penguins meet up. This is the first of 12 meeting against the Bears. Hershey will be the more rested team having not played Friday or traveled at all this weekend. Pens will need to jump out to a good start if they want to be around in the third period.

Referee(s): Pierre Lambert / Peter MacDougall

Linesmen: Tom DellaFranco / Tom George

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @TheHersheyBears

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /TheHersheyBears

Instagram: wbspenguins / thehersheybears

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso / @TLTomVenesky

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS and Nick Hart @_NickHart // HER: Zack Fisch @zackfisch

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @ChocHockey

Radio: For WBS: WILK News Radio / For Hershey: 1460 The Ticket 

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: The only Eastern Conference / Western Conference crossover that occurs this year in the AHL is the Manitoba / Toronto series. The two teams rematch this afternoon.

Next Five Games: ALB 10/26, @ SPR 10/29, SYR 10/30, BNG 11/4, @ BRI 11/5

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Home Game: 3

AHL Game: 56

Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night at home against Springfield, the Pens lost 1-0. Reto Berra made 23 saves and the Thunderbirds blocked a boatload of shots. For Syracuse, they hosted Utica and lost 5-4. The Comets cashed on the two power plays awarded. Gabriel Dumont was named first star of the game with two goals and an assist.

Record: For WBS: 1-1-0-0 (2 pts., 3rd place Atlantic Division) — For SYR: 2-1-0-0 (4 pts., 3rd place North Division)

Why you should care: Crunch were in a track meet last night with the Comets and lost. Penguins were in a defensive battle last night with the Thunderbirds last night and lost. Does fast and loose prevail or is the team that is better on defense win tonight?

Referee(s): Pierre Lambert / Keith Kaval

Linesmen: Ryan Knapp / Jason Mandroc

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @SyracuseCrunch

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /syracusecrunch

Instagram: wbspenguins / officialsyracusecrunch

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso / @TLTomVenesky // @syrhockey

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For SYR: Dan D’Uva @Dan_DUva

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @CrunchSyracuse

Radio: For WBS: WILK NewsRadio / For Syracuse: ESPN Radio Central New York

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Defending Calder Cup champion Cleveland head to Grand Rapids to take on the Griffins. Both teams are off to good starts.

Next Five Games: @ HER 10/23, ALB 10/26, @ SPR 10/29, SYR 10/30, BNG 11/4

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Home Game: 2

AHL Game: 42

Who: Springfield Thunderbirds

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Saturday in the home opener, the Penguins beat the Hartford Wolf Pack 6-2. Josh Archibald scored the first goal of the season for the Penguins, Jake Guentzel had four points. For Springfield, they were in Bridgeport last Sunday and won 2-1. Reto Berra stopped 17 of 18 shots and was named first star of the game. The Thunderbirds missed on two penalty shots, :37 apart.

Record: For WBS: 1-0-0-0 (2 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division) — For SPR: 1-1-0-0 (2 pts., 3rd place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: The Penguins rolled the Hartford Wolf Pack last Saturday. They will be looking to do the same against a Springfield Thunderbirds team that is still looking to find it sea legs. You can’t underestimate Springfield, but the Penguins should be ready for the challenge.

Referee(s): Cameron Voss / Furman South

Linesmen: Tom DellaFranco / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay // @thunderbirdsahl

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /thunderbirdsahl

Instagram: wbspenguins / thunderbirdsahl

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For SPR: Ryan Smith @RyanSmithHockey

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: WILK Newsradio / For Springfield: WHYN News Talk 560

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): November Magnetic Schedule (First 5,000), Postgame Autographs

Other Game to Watch: I like Binghamton / Albany. The Devils obliterated their competition last weekend and the B-Sens shut out the Hershey Bears last Saturday. Could be an interesting matchup.

Next Five Games: SYR 10/22, @ HER 10/23, ALB 10/26, @ SPR 10/29, SYR 10/30

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Home Game: 1

AHL Game: 22

Who: Hartford Wolf Pack

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: This is the first game of the season for the Penguins. For Hartford, the Wolf Pack opened their season at home last night against St. John’s and won 6-3. 12 different Wolf Pack players recorded at least a point in the game.

Record: For WBS: First game of the season — For HFD: 1-0-0-0 (2 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Penguins open their eighteenth season at home against the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Penguins boast a revamped defensive corps and have some firepower up front. Should be a good early test for both teams tonight in Wilkes-Barre.

Referee(s): David Banfield / Guillaume Labonte

Linesmen: Matt McNulty / Luke Murray

Twitter: @wbspenguins  and @WBSGameDay / @WolfPackAHL

Facebook:  /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /HartfordWolfPack

Instagram: wbspenguins / hartford_wolfpack

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky / @HowlingsToday

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS and Nick Hart @_NickHart // For HFD: Bob Crawford  @HawkCrawford

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: WILK NewsRadio / For Hartford: Fox Sports Radio 1410

Television: AHL Live / WYOU TV in Wilkes-Barre

Promotion(s): Opening Night, Geisinger Health System 2016-17 Season Magnetic Schedule (First 5,000)

Other Game to Watch: How good are the Phantoms going to be? They kickoff their campaign at home against the new look Springfield Thunderbirds.

Next Five Games: SPR 10/21, SYR 10/22, @ HER 10/23, ALB 10/26, @ SPR 10/29

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Atlantic Division Final — Game 7

AHL Game: I7

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Giant Center

When: 5:00 p.m.

Series: Tied 3-3 (Best of Seven)

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Last Game: Friday in Game 6 the Penguins won 6-2. The line of Tom Kostopoulos, Jake Guentzel and Carter Rowney combined for 11 points and a +12 rating.

What to watch for: Sticking with the theme of the series and regular season, first goal. The team that has scored the first goal in every contest between these two teams has gone on to win the game. Who scores first tonight may be crucial in determining who advances.

Referee(s): Tom Chmielewski / Garrett Rank

Linesmen: Francois Dussureault / John Grandt

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @TheHersheyBears

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /TheHersheyBears

Instagram: wbspenguins / thehersheybears

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / HER: Scott Stuccio @ScottStuccio

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @ChocHockey

Radio: For WBS: WILK News Radio / For Hershey: 1460 The Ticket 

Television: AHL Live

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Atlantic Division Final — Game 6

AHL Game: I6

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

Series: HER leads 3-2 (Best of Seven)

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Last Game: Wednesday in Hershey in Game 5, the Pens lost 5-3. After battling back from a three goal deficit to tie it, Zach Sill scored a shorthanded goal that broke the tie and gave the Bears the win. Casey DeSmith came in to relieve Tristan Jarry after Jarry gave up the third Bears goal.

What to watch for: First goal. The team that has scored the first goal in this series has gone on to win every game. Not just this postseason, but the regular season as well. The Penguins will also need to watch on special teams. They have given up four shorthanded goals this postseason and two just in this series with the Bears. Any more mistakes like this and it’s going to be offseason quickly.

Referee(s): Tom Chmielewski / Chris Schlenker

Linesmen: Francois Dussureault / John Grandt

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @TheHersheyBears

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /TheHersheyBears

Instagram: wbspenguins / thehersheybears

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / HER: Scott Stuccio @ScottStuccio

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @ChocHockey

Radio: For WBS: WILK News Radio / For Hershey: 1460 The Ticket 

Television: AHL Live

When is Game 7?: If the Bears win this game, they win the series. If they do not, then Game 7 will be played Sunday in Hershey at 5 p.m.