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Home Game: 29

AHL Game: 894

Who: Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Wednesday at home against Lehigh Valley, the Penguins staged a third period comeback down 5-2 and won in overtime 6-5. Penguins captain Tom Kostopoulos has five assists in the game. For Bridgeport, the Sound Tigers were in Syracuse last night and lost 5-2. Bracken Kearns and James Wright scored goals for Bridgeport in the loss.

Last Meeting: February 6 in Wilkes-Barre, the Penguins lost 3-2. Carter Rowney had both goals in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 36-19-4-1 (77 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division)  — For BRI: 31-23-3-3 (68 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Penguins lineup should look retooled and revamped with the additions of Conor Sheary back from Pittsburgh and Oskar Sundqvist coming off of injury. The Penguins will be the fresher group on the ice with Bridgeport having battled the night before in Syracuse. Look for a quick start from the Penguins out of the gate.

Referee(s): Tim Mayer / Michael Mullen

Linesmen: Jason Mandroc / Luke Murray

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @TheSoundTigers

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /soundtigers

Instagram: wbspenguins / thesoundtigers

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky / @fornabaioctp

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For BRI: Paul Ryan @PaulRyanPaul

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: WILK NewsRadio / For BRI: I don’t think Sound Tigers games are on radio. Here’s the link to AHL Live where you could here the game if you want to.

Television: AHL Live and locally on MyNetworkTV and on 22 The Point in Pittsburgh

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Toronto heads to Providence to take on the P-Bruins where the Bruins have a home point streak currently ongoing since December 4. Does that continues against the best team in the AHL tonight?

Next Five Games: @ BRI 3/13, HER 3/19, @ HER 3/20, BNG 3/23, @ BNG 3/25

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Home Game: 28

AHL Game: 870

Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Sunday at home against Hershey, the Pens won 5-4. Carter Rowney had a hat trick scored three different ways; shorthanded, even strength and on the power play. For Lehigh Valley, they lost Saturday in Binghamton 3-1. Petr Straka scored the only goal for the Phantoms in the loss.

Last Meeting: March 4 in Allentown, the Pens won 3-0. Tristan Jarry had a 36 save shutout and Dominik Simon scored two goals.

Record: For WBS: 35-19-4-1 (75 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) — For LV: 27-28-2-3 (59 pts., 7th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: The Penguins need to come out with the same fire they did Sunday in Hershey and match that same intensity against a Lehigh Valley team that is looking to play spoiler here with a month to play in the regular season. Will they? Remains to be seen. Expect Tristan Jarry in net for the Pens.

Referee(s): Peter MacDougall / Terry Koharski

Linesmen: Francois Dussureault / Tom DellaFranco

Twitter: @WBSPenguins and @WBSGameDay / @LVPhantoms

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins / /LehighValleyPhantoms

Instagram: wbspenguins / lehighvalleyphantoms

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky / @SteveGrossMCall

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For Lehigh Valley: Bob Rotruck @BobRotruck

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: WILK Newsradio / For Lehigh Valley: Fox 1470

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Nothing in the division tonight. Iowa is in Winnipeg rematching against the Manitoba Moose in a matchup against the two worst teams in the AHL.

Next Five Games: BRI 3/12, @ BRI 3/13, HER 3/19, @ HER 3/20, BNG 3/23

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Home Game: 27

AHL Game: 860

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 4:05 p.m.

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Last Game / Last Meeting: Last night in Hershey, the Pens were blown out 6-2. The Penguins fired just 14 shots at Bears nets, Dustin Jeffrey and Mattias Plachta scored the goals for the Pens. Carter Camper had a goal and two assists in the winning effort for the Bears.

Record: For WBS: 34-19-4-1 (73 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) — For HER: 34-15-3-7 (78 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Expect the backups in this Sunday afternoon game. Both Dan Ellis and Tristan Jarry both started their respective teams games Friday and Saturday this weekend, so expect Justin Peters for the Bears and Brian Foster for the Penguins this afternoon. It will probably be something weird that wins this game then, with the team that has the most shots on goal that probably wins the game.

Referee(s): Ryan Fraser / Keith Kaval

Linesmen: Francois Dussureault / Ryan Knapp

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @TheHersheyBears

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /TheHersheyBears

Instagram: wbspenguins / thehersheybears

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso / @TLTomVenesky // @davesottile

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

Promotion(s): Kids FREE (14 and under, with paid adult ticket) | $2 hot dogs

Other Game to Watch: Providence and Portland rematch today in Rhode Island. Both teams are nipping at the Penguins heels for second in the division.

Next Five Games: LV 3/9, BRI 3/12, @ BRI 3/13, HER 3/19, @ HER 3/20

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Away Game: 32

AHL Game: 843

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Giant Center

When: 7:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Lehigh Valley the Pens won 3-0. Dustin Jeffrey assisted on both of Dominik Simon’s goals and Tristan Jarry had a 35 save shutout, hit fourth of the season. For Hershey, the Bears were in Binghamton last night and beat the Senators 3-1. Sean Collins had a goal and an assist for first star honors.

Last Meeting: February 23 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens lost 4-1. Carter Rowney had the only goal for the Pens in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 34-18-4-1 (73 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) — For HER: 33-15-3-7 (76 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Battle of Atlantic Division powers as the Penguins square off against the Bears in the first of a home and home this weekend with first place in the Atlantic Division on the line. A win by the Bears extends the lead on Wilkes-Barre for the Division lead while a Penguin win in regulation against the Bears puts Wilkes-Barre in first.

Referee(s): Kendrick Nicholson / Stephen Reneau

Linesmen: Tom George / Richard Jondo

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @TheHersheyBears

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /TheHersheyBears

Instagram: wbspenguins / thehersheybears

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso / @TLTomVenesky // @davesottile

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

Other Game to Watch: Albany and St. John’s battled each other in a testy affair on The Rock last night with the IceCaps pulling out the win. The two teams rematch today up in Newfoundland.

Next Five Games: HER 3/6, LV 3/9, BRI 3/12, @ BRI 3/13, HER 3/19

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Away Game: 31

AHL Game: 831

Who: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Where: PPL Center

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Sunday in Providence, the Pens lost 3-2. The P-Bruins put up 50 shots on the Wilkes-Barre nets. The P enguins scored two shorthanded goals. For Lehigh Valley, they were in Syracuse on Wednesday and won in a shootout 3-2. Anthony Stolarz stopped 51 of 53 shots.

Last Meeting: January 30 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens lost 5-3. It was a McDonald’s fest. Colin McDonald had two goals, Andrew MacDonald had three assists for the Phantoms in the win. Scott Wilson had two goals and Conor Sheary had two assists.

Record: For WBS: 33-18-4-1 (71 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) — For LV: 27-26-2-3 (59 pts., 7th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Should be interesting to see who steps onto the ice first for warmups. That’s usually goaltenders you know. Stolarz stopped 51 shots Wednesday. Brian Foster by rights should start the game and let Tristan Jarry start back to back games against Hershey Saturday and Sunday.

Referee(s): Stephen Reneau / Evgeny Romasko

Linesmen: Tom George / Bill Lyons

Twitter: @WBSPenguins and @WBSGameDay / @LVPhantoms

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins / /LehighValleyPhantoms

Instagram: wbspenguins / lehighvalleyphantoms

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky / @SteveGrossMCall

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For Lehigh Valley: Bob Rotruck @BobRotruck

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: WILK Newsradio / For Lehigh Valley: Fox 1470

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: The Sound Tigers are in Providence taking on the Bruins tonight. These are two teams chasing an Atlantic Division playoff spot.

Next Five Games: @ HER 3/5, HER 3/6, LV 3/9, BRI 3/12, @ BRI 3/13

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Away Game: 30

AHL Game: 820

Who: Providence Bruins

Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center

When: 3:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Springfield, the Pens lost 5-2. Tom Kostopoulos and J-S Dea had the goals for the Pens in the loss. For Providence, the Bruins lost in Bridgeport against the Sound Tigers 3-1. Justin Hickman scored the only goal for the P-Bruins in the loss.

Last Meeting: January 24 in Providence, the Penguins lost 5-2. J-S Dea and Josh Archibald scored the goals for the Penguins in the defeat.

Record: For WBS: 33-17-4-1 (71 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division) — For PRO: 26-18-8-2 (62 pts., 4th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Penguins look to close the weekend out on a winning note with a strong performance against the P-Bruins. Everyone is seeing through the fact that the Penguins just aren’t getting any production consistently from anyone, so if the Penguins are to win this game today, expect a player who will surprise you to have a big game.

Referee(s): Peter Tarnaris / Geoff Miller

Linesmen: Ed Boyle / Kenneth Gates

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @WBSGameDay / @AHLBruins

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /providencebruins

Instagram: wbspenguins / ahlbruins

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky / @MarkDivver

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / PRO: Nick Gagalis @NickGagalis

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep 

Radio: For WBS: WILK NewsRadio / For Providence: WNRI 1380 AM

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Eyes should be on the Hershey / Utica contest.

Next Five Games: @ LV 3/4, @ HER 3/5, HER 3/6, LV 3/9, BRI 3/12

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Away Game: 29

AHL Game: 809

Who: Springfield Falcons

Where: MassMutual Center

When: 7:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Portland, the Penguins won 3-2 in a shootout. Kael Mouillierat had a goal, an assist and the game winning shootout goal for the Pens in the win. For Springfield, the Falcons won at home against Albany in overtime 4-3. The Falcons came back from a 3-1 deficit and Eric Selleck scored the overtime game winning goal.

Last Meeting: February 5 in Springfield, the Pens won 4-3 in overtime. Carter Rowney scored the overtime game winning goal, but wasn’t named a star of the game somehow.

 Record: For WBS: 33-16-4-1 (71 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division) — For SPR: 20-26-3-4 (47 pts., 8th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Both teams are coming off of big wins tonight. If you looked at the schedule of opponents that the Pens were playing this weekend, you would have circled Springfield as the team that the Penguins had the most likely chance of beating this weekend. But the Falcons beat a really good Devils team last night. The seed is planted in their minds that they can do the same to the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins. Expect the Falcons best tonight.

Referee(s): Mark Lemelin

Linesmen: Brent Colby / Kevin Briganti

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay // @TheFalconsAHL

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /falconsahl

Instagram: wbspenguins / falconsahl

Beat Writers: @CVSethLakso and @TLTomVenesky

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For SPR: Andy Zilch @andy_zilch

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

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

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: I am liking Rockford and Lake Erie in the rematch between these two teams. The Monsters beat the IceHogs last night and are closing in on the Central Division leaders.

Next Five Games: @ PRO 2/28, @ LV 3/4, @ HER 3/5, HER 3/6, LV 3/9