Penguins Stunned in 4-3 Overtime Loss to Marlies
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins suffered a 4-3 overtime defeat against the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
Game Overview
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (8-2-1-0) controlled the first two periods but were shocked by Toronto's four-goal rally in the final period. Tristan Broz scored just 16 seconds into the game, firing a shot off the iron and in, marking the third-fastest goal in Penguins franchise history.
By the end of the first, the Penguins had outshot the Marlies 12-5 but held only a one-goal lead.
Second Period Highlights
- Atley Calvert extended the Penguins' lead with a rebound less than two minutes into the period.
- Boko Imama netted his first goal of the season eight minutes later, with a deflected shot slipping past Artur Akhtyamov, pushing the Penguins ahead 3-0.
Third Period Comeback
- Borya Valis scored to put Toronto on the board less than two minutes into the third.
- Captain Logan Shaw narrowed the gap to one goal midway through the period.
- Benoit-Olivier Groulx tied the game with a backhand flick just over two minutes later.
Despite multiple scoring chances for the Penguins in overtime, Toronto completed their comeback with a goal in the final minute of extra time.
“The swift tally marked the third-fastest goal to start a game in Penguins franchise history.”
Author’s summary: Despite a strong start and a 3-0 lead, the Penguins were overcome by a late surge from the Marlies, ending in a heartbreaking overtime loss.