Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins Following Same Successful Formula To ECF
Great defense, better goaltending, and scoring throughout the lineup have been staples for the Penguins' success all season. They were on display in the 2-1 Game 3 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds and put them one win away from the Eastern Conference Final.
How did the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins win that game? The answer to that question is probably the same whether it was asked about the first game of the regular season or Game Three's 2-1 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds. The formula for their success hasn't changed, and it's made them a great team in the Atlantic Division.
It has them one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Final. In the American Hockey League , change is commonplace. Yet, the Penguins are still playing the same way since day one, and that identity has them inching closer to a Calder Cup title.
"We kind of got away from playing our game but we can get back to that on Tuesday," Avery Hayes stated after the Penguins blew a 3-0 lead in Game Two and lost 4-3 in overtime. On Tuesday night, the Penguins played their game, and the Thunderbirds had no response. Great Goaltending By Murashov Sets The Tone Sergei Murashov was dominant all season and is playing at another gear in the playoffs.
While he had a rough Game Two, specifically, a rough finish to the game, he has been incredible in the net otherwise. For most goaltenders, a 28-save performance with only one goal allowed is impressive. For Murashov, it's normal.
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