UPDATE: The Hartford Wolf Pack faced a tough defeat in their season opener against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, falling 5-2 at PeoplesBank Arena on October 13, 2023. The Penguins surged ahead with a commanding three-goal lead, dominating the home opener for the Wolf Pack.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton wasted no time, with Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Atley Calvert scoring in the first period, followed by a goal from Avery Hayes early in the second. The Penguins established a strong 3-0 lead, putting the Wolf Pack on the defensive.
The Wolf Pack finally got on the scoreboard at 16:41 of the second period, as Gabe Perreault found the net, assisted by Dylan Roobroeck and Blake Hillman. This momentary spark ignited hope for the home crowd.
In the third period, Adam Sykora narrowed the gap to just one goal at 6:50, with assists from Derrick Pouliot and Conner Mackey. However, their momentum was halted when Calvert netted his second goal of the night at 11:53, extending the Penguins’ lead once again. The game concluded with Tristan Broz sealing the win for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with an empty-netter at 17:53.
In goal, Sergei Murashov turned away 28 shots for the Penguins, while Dylan Garand made 27 saves for Hartford.
The Wolf Pack now look to rebound as they hit the road for their next game against Providence on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. Fans are eager to see how the team will respond after this challenging opener. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
