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Who: Binghamton Devils

Where: RWJ Barnabas Health Hockey House in Newark, NJ

When: 7:00 p.m.

Last Game: This past Wednesday at home against Syracuse, the Penguins lost 2-1 in a shootout. Jon Lizotte had a goal. For Binghamton, they played last Saturday in Hershey and were shutout 3-0.

Last Meeting: In the first game of the season on February 8, the Penguins lost 4-3 in overtime. Cam Lee had a pair of assists for the Penguins but it was Reilly Walsh whop scored in overtime for the Devils to give them the win.

Record: For WBS: 4-2-1-1 (10 pts.) — For BNG: 2-4-1-1 (6 pts.)

Referees: Jeremy Tufts / Jim Curtin

Linesmen: J.P. Waleski / Jud Ritter

Why You Should Care: The Penguins took a lot of positives out of the frustrating loss Wednesday against Syracuse. See if they apply tonight against Bingahmton.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

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Next Five Games: vs. LV 3/8, @ SYR 3/13, vs. LV 3/19, @ LV 3/21, vs. SYR 3/24

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Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 5:00 p.m.

Last Game: This past Saturday in Allentown, the Penguins won 5-4 in a back and forth affair. Frederick Gaudreau’s goal in overtime gave the Penguins a six point week. For Syracuse, the Crunch were home this past Monday against Rochester and won 4-3. Otto Somppi had a goal and an assist.

Last Meeting: February 13 in Syracuse, the Penguins won 5-4. Will Reilly, Chase Berger and Kyle Olson each scored a goal and assisted on another.

Record: For WBS: 4-2-1-0 (9 pts.) — For SYR: 2-4-1-0 (5 pts.)

Referees: Jordan Deckard / Rob Hennessey

Linesmen: Bill Lyons / J.P. Waleski

Why You Should Care: Another great opportunity for the Penguins to keep the momentum going against Syracuse this evening. Pens can make it four straight wins.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

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Next Five Games: @ BNG 3/6, vs. LV 3/8, @ SYR 3/13, vs. LV 3/19, @ LV 3/21

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Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: PPL Center

When: 7:05 p.m.

Last Game / Last Meeting: Last night in Wilkes-Barre the Penguins won 4-2. Jan Drozg, Felix Robert and Jon Lizotte scored a goal and assisted on another. Zayde Wisdom and Max Willman scored for the Phantoms in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 3-2-1-0 (7 pts.) — For LV: 4-1-1-0 (9 pts.)

Referees: Mike Dietrich / Mason Riley

Linesmen: John Rey / J.P. Waleski

Why You Should Care: Can the Penguins keep this momentum they have going? Seems like they can’t do anything wrong and they have been p[laying some airtight hockey. How does that translate away from the friendly confines of Mohegan Sun Arena?

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

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Next Five Games: vs. SYR 3/3, @ BNG 3/6, vs. LV 3/8, @ SYR 3/13, vs. LV 3/19

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Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena

When: 5:00 p.m.

Last Game: Wednesday at home against Hershey, the Pens won 4-2. Radim Zohorna had a pair of goals and assisted on another. For Lehigh Valley, the Phantoms were in Newark taking on the Binghamton Devils on Wednesday and won 5-4 in overtime. Max Willman had a pair of goals, including the one in overtime.

Record: For WBS: 2-2-1-0 (5 pts.) — For LV: 4-0-1-0 (9 pts.)

Referees: Reid Anderson / Patrick Hanrahan

Linesmen: Richard Jondo / Tyler Loftus

Why You Should Care: First time this season that these rivals meet. Always a measuring stick, always competitive and depending on what side you are on, always fun. The Pens dealt the Bears their first regulation loss on Wednesday, can they do the same for the Phantoms tonight?

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

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Next Five Games: @ LV 2/27, vs. SYR 3/3, @ BNG 3/6, vs. LV 3/8, @ SYR 3/13

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Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena

When: 5:00 p.m.

Last Game / Last Meeting: This past Saturday in Hershye, the Pens lost a close one 3-1. Connor McMichael’s hat trick did in the Penguins. Zach Nastasiuk scored for the Penguins.

Record: WBS: 1-2-1-0 (3 pts.) — For HER: 3-0-2-0 (8 pts.)

Referees: Reid Anderson / Dan Kelly

Linesmen: Tom George / J.P. Waleski

Why You Should Care: Penguins took a lot of positives out of the loss Saturday in Hershey. Lets see what they come up with this evening in Wilkes-Barre.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV

Next Five Games: vs. LV 2/26, @ LV 2/27, vs. SYR 3/3, @ BNG 3/6, vs. LV 3/8

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Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Giant Center

When: 1:00 p.m.

Last Game: Last Saturday up in Syracuse, the Pens won a wild one 5-4. Chase Berger and Kyle Olson had a goal and an assist each, Emil Larmi stopped 29 shots. For Hershey, the Bears were in Newark, NJ playing the Binghamton Devils on Wednesday and won 2-1. Damien Riat had the go ahead goal halfway through the third for the Bears and Ilya Samsonov turned away 22 shots. The Bears had 43 total shots in the contest.

Last Meeting: Thursday, February 11 in Wilkes-Barre the Pens lost 3-2. Tied contest heading into the third period, the Pens take three penalties and the Bears cash on one of them and win.

Record: For WBS: 1-1-1-0 (3 pts.) — For HER: 2-0-2-0 (6 pts.)

Referees: Jordan Deckard / Mike Dietrich

Linesmen: Bob Goodman / Michael Magee

Why You Should Care: If the last meeting between these two and the last game Hershey played is any indication, expect another tight contest this afternoon in Hershey. Pens have to stay disciplined against Hershey if they want to win.

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

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Next Five Games: vs. HER 2/24, vs. LV 2/26, @ LV 2/27, vs. SYR 3/3, @ BNG 3/6

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Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Upstate Medical University Arena

When: 7:00 p.m.

Last Game: Thursday at home against Hershey, the Penguins lost 3-2. Emil Larmi had a brilliant performance in goal, stopping 30 shots and getting named third star of the game, For Syracuse, they were in Rochester on Wednesday and battled back from a 0-3 hole to force overtime but lost 4-3. Aleksi Heponiemi had a pair of assists.

Record: For WBS: 0-1-1-0 (1 pt.) — For SYR: 1-0-1-0 (3 pts.)

Referees: Patrick Hanrahan / Brandon Schrader

Linesmen: Rob Sauda / Tory Carissimo

Why You Should Care: They played bad in the third and beyond Monday against Binghamton and it cost them three goals. They played a little better Thursday against Hershey but the special teams let them down. So I think it is fair to say that we have yet to see this team play a full 60 minute hockey game. Does it happen tonight in Syracuse?

Listen: Nick Hart on the call on WILK.

Watch: AHLTV

Next Five Games: @ HER 2/20, vs. HER 2/24, vs. LV 2/26, @ LV 2/27, vs. SYR 3/3