UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack suffered a disappointing start to their season, losing their home opener against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with a score of 5-2 at PeoplesBank Arena on October 27, 2023. In a match marked by a swift offensive display from the Penguins, the Wolf Pack now face a challenging season start with a record of 0-2-0-0.
The Penguins took control early, scoring three unanswered goals. Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert both found the net in the first period, followed by Avery Hayes scoring just minutes into the second, pushing the score to 3-0. The Wolf Pack desperately needed a response, and they found it when Gabe Perreault scored at 16:41 of the second period, with assists from Dylan Roobroeck and Blake Hillman.
The third period saw a glimmer of hope for the Wolf Pack as Adam Sykora closed the gap to a single goal at 6:50, assisted by Derrick Pouliot and Conner Mackey. However, the Penguins quickly retaliated, with Calvert netting his second goal of the game at 11:53. The match concluded with an empty-netter from Tristan Broz at 17:53, sealing the Wolf Pack’s fate.
In terms of goaltending, Sergei Murashov was pivotal for the Penguins, stopping 28 shots. Meanwhile, Wolf Pack goalie Dylan Garand managed 27 saves but couldn’t withstand the Penguins’ offensive onslaught.
The Wolf Pack will look to rebound quickly, facing off against Providence tomorrow at 7:05 PM. Fans are eager to see if the team can turn their fortune around in what promises to be another challenging matchup. Stay tuned for updates as the Wolf Pack aim to secure their first win of the season.
