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Away Game: 20

AHL Game: 606

Who: Norfolk Admirals

Where: Norfolk Scope

When: 7:30 p.m.

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Last Game: Sunday in Providence, the Pens won 5-1. Five different Penguins scored goals. For Norfolk, they were in Charlotte Sunday and lost in a shootout 4-3. Ex-Penguin Brad Thiessen stopped 49 of 52 shots.

Last Meeting: December 27 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens lost 3-1. Tom Kostopoulos scored the only goal in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 24-12-1-3 (52 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For NOR: 21-13-1-6 (49 pts., 3rd place East Division)

Why you should care: Extremely important weekend for both teams. The Pens want to stay ahead of the Admirals and keep pace with the B-Sens while the Admirals want to catch the Pens and stay ahead of the Bears.

Referee(s): Steve Patafie

Linesmen: Mark Hamlett / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @NorfolkAdmirals / @AdsGameUpdates

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /NorfolkAdmirals

Instagram: wbspenguins / NorfolkAdmirals

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For NOR: Pete Michaud @AdmiralsVoice

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @VBKen / @BeneathScope / @ShawnDulin

Radio: For WBS: Sports Hub 102.3 / For Norfolk: 102.1 The Game

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Hershey is in Syracuse, opening up the front end of a home and home against the Crunch, who have had the Bears number all season.

Next Five Games: @ NOR 1/25, @ HER 1/26, SYR 1/29, NOR 1/31, RCH 2/1

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Away Game: 19

AHL Game: 589

Who: Providence Bruins

Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center

When: 3:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Saturday in Portland, the Pens won 4-2. All Penguin goals were scored by defensemen. Philip Samuelsson had a four point night. (1-3-4) — For Providence, they were in Springfield and lost 5-3 to the Falcons, who scored four unanswered goals in the third period.

Last Meeting: This past Friday in Providence, the Pens lost 5-1. Harry Zolnierczyk scored the only goal for the Penguins in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 23-12-1-3 (50 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For PRO: 21-14-1-5 (48 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care:  Pens look to close out the New England road trip looking for revenge against the Bruins, who made them look silly Friday.

Referee(s): Geoff Miller / Kendrick Nicholson 

Linesmen: Chris Aughe / Bob Bernard

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @WBSGameDay / @AHLBruins

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /providencebruins

Instagram: wbspenguins / ahlbruins

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @MarkDivver

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

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep 

Radio: For WBS: SportsHub 102.3 / For Providence: WNRI 1380 AM

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Hartford is in Bridgeport, in a battle of teams who are struggling right now.

Next Five Games: @ NOR 1/24, @ NOR 1/25, @ HER 1/26, SYR 1/29, NOR 1/31

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Away Game: 18

AHL Game: 580

Who: Portland Pirates

Where: Androscoggin Bank Colisee

When: 7:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Providence, the Pens lost 5-1. Harry Zolnierczyk had the only goal for the Pens in the loss. For Portland, they hosted the Springfield Falcons last night and lost in a shootout 4-3. Lucas Lessio had two goals and was named second star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 22-12-1-3 (48 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For POR: 15-14-1-6 (37 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Penguins looking to rebound from last nights tough loss to Providence against a struggling, yet dangerous, Portland team. Expect changes tonight for the Penguins and an eager Portland team.

Referee(s): Jon McIsaac

Linesmen: Joe Andrews / Landon Bathe

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @portlandpirates

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /PortlandPirates

Instagram: wbspenguins / piratesahl

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @Chris_MHJ

Broadcasters: WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / POR: Jeff Mannix @jeffmannix

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep 

Radio: For WBS: SportsHub 102.3 / For Portland: News Talk 1310 WLOB

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Worcester at Norfolk in a rematch of last night’s thrilling come-from-behind-to-tie-only-to-lose-in-a-shootout game for the Admirals is one worth keeping tabs on, with Norfolk just two points behind the Pens for second in the Division.

Next Five Games: @ PRO 1/19, @ NOR 1/24, @ NOR 1/25, @ HER 1/26, SYR 1/29

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Away Game: 17

AHL Game: 567

Who: Providence Bruins

Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Saturday at home vs. Hartford, the Pens won 5-3. They exploded for three goals in the third period. Anton Zlobin had two goals and was named first star of the game. For Providence, they hosted Manchester on Sunday and lost 2-1. Zach Trotman had the only goal for the P-Bruins in the loss.

Record: For WBS: 22-11-1-3 (48 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For PRO: 20-13-1-5 (46 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: Battle of two second place teams in their respective divisions that play the same type of stingy hockey. Penguins open the first of three straight on the road and this is the first of two against this Providence team. Should be a great test for both teams.

Referee(s): Jon McIsaac

Linesmen: Brian MacDonald / Todd Whittemore

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @WBSGameDay / @AHLBruins

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /providencebruins

Instagram: wbspenguins / ahlbruins

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @MarkDivver

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

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep 

Radio: For WBS: SportsHub 102.3 / For Providence: WNRI 1380 AM

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Hershey is in Syracuse. That should be one to watch also.

Next Five Games: @ POR 1/18, @ PRO 1/19, @ NOR 1/24, @ NOR 1/25, @ HER 1/26

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Special Note: The Penguins announced this morning that tonight’s game will NOT be televised either via AHL Live or MyNetwork TV local in Wilkes-Barre. Also, due to the NFL Playoffs, you won’t be able to get the game over the air. Online only through waspenguins.com, the array of apps or on 102.3 HD2. Details here.

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Home Game: 21

AHL Game: 542

Who: Hartford Wolf Pack

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Last night in Glens Falls, the Pens won 4-1. Tom Kostopoulos scored two goals for Wilkes-Barre in the win. Hartford was in Worcester and lost 3-1. Ryan Bourque score the only goal for the Wolf Pack in the loss.

Last Meeting: Last Friday in Hartford, the Pens won in a shootout 2-1. Harry Zolnierczyk scored late in the third period to force overtime / shootout and Paul Thompson scored the shootout winner.

Record: For WBS: 21-11-1-3 (46 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For HFD: 11-18-0-5 (27 pts., 5th place Northeast Division)

Why you should care: Penguins will have a golden opportunity to win a game tonight in front of what will likely be the first sellout crowd of the season against a Hartford team who isn’t the best this season. Hopefully, the Pens give the fans enough of a show to have them come back again, soon.

Referee(s): Jarrod Ragusin

Linesmen: Scott Adams / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WolfPackAHL

Facebook:  /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /HartfordWolfPack

Instagram: wbspenguins / hartford_wolfpack

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @HowlingsToday

Broadcasters: For WBS: Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For HFD: Bob Crawford / @HawkCrawford

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Hartford: WUCS HD-2

Television: AHL Live / MyNetwork TV (local in Wilkes-Barre)

Promotion(s): Car Flag (first 5,000 fans)

Other Game to Watch: Every team in the league has a game tonight, but the one I am going to pay close attention to is Springfield in Hershey. Big test for the Bears if you ask me.

Next Five Games: @ PRO 1/17, @ POR 1/18, @ PRO 1/19, @ NOR 1/24, @ NOR 1/25

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Away Game: 16

AHL Game: 516

Who: Adirondack Phantoms

Where: Glens Falls Civic Center

When: 7:00 p.m.

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Last Game: Wednesday at home vs. the Syrause Crunch, the Penguins lost 4-2. Philip Samuelsson had both Penguin goals. For Adirondack, the Phantoms hosted Albany last Saturday and won 4-0. Goaltender Cal Heeter had a 33 save shutout, his second such shutout of the weekend.

Last Meeting: November 27 in Glens Falls, the Pens lost 3-1. Tom Kostopoulos scored the only goal for the Penguins.

Record: For WBS: 20-11-1-3 (44 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For ADK: 18-13-0-2 (38 pts., 3rd place Northeast Division)

Why you should care: How do the Penguins respond after one of their worst games played in recent memory Wednesday to a team in the Phantoms coming off of two consecutive shutouts?

Referee(s): Chris Brown / Jamie Koharski

Linesmen: Frank Murphy / Francis Trempe

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @PhantomsHockey

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /ADKhockey

Instagram: wbspenguins / phantomshockey

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @dianacnearhos

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

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: SportsHub 102.3 / For Adirondack: PhantomsRadio

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Syracuse is in Providence tonight for the front end of a home-and-home with the P-Bruins. Providence is a good club. If Syracuse can beat them, look out.

Next Five Games: HFD 1/11, @ PRO 1/17, @ POR 1/18, @ PRO 1/19, @ NOR 1/24

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Home Game: 20

AHL Game: 515

Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Sunday at home vs. Binghamton, the Pens won 4-1. Barry Goers and Zack Torquato both had a goal and an assist to aid the Penguins to the victory. For Syracuse, they played Binghamton on Saturday in Binghamton and lost 6-5 in overtime. Brett Connolly had two goals and an assist in the losing effort.

Last Meeting: December 31 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens won 5-2. Five different Penguins scored goals and Jeff Deslauriers stopped all 21 shots faced in relief of Eric Hartzell.

Record: For WBS: 20-10-1-3 (44 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For SYR: 14-14-2-3 (33 pts., 5th place East Division)

Why you should care: The Crunch seem to still be a floundering, yet dangerous team. If the Penguins give a Manchester-like effort, they will likely lose. They will need a Binghamton-like effort if they want to take the two points home this evening.

Referee(s): Ryan Murphy / Jeffrey Ingram

Linesmen: Bob Fyrer / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @WBSGameDay / @SyracuseCrunch

Facebook: /WilkesBarreScrantonPenguins // /syracusecrunch

Instagram: wbspenguins / officialsyracusecrunch

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @syrhockey

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

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @Allovimo

Radio: For WBS: Sports Hub 102.3 / For Syracuse: ESPN Radio 1200 AM

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: The team a point ahead of us (Binghamton) is in Western New York (Rochester) tonight.

Next Five Games: @ ADK 1/10, HFD 1/11, @ PRO 1/17, @ POR 1/18, @ PRO 1/19