At the moment the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are hard to beat. After defeating the Springfield Thunderbirds 7-2 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, they extended their winning streak to seven games.
The first period ended with a 4-1 lead for the Penguins.
The Penguins scored zero goals in second period an held the lead 4-2 going in to the second break.
The Penguins increased the lead to 5-2 within the first minute of the third period when
beat the goalie yet again.
Tanner Howe increased the lead to 6-2 with a goal seven minutes later.
Tanner Howe also made it 7-2 with a goal three minutes later.
Next games:
The Thunderbirds are set to go up against the Bridgeport Islanders on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, while the Penguins will clash with Bridgeport on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Scoring:
AHL
3rd February 2026
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Springfield Thunderbirds
2-7
1st period:
Springfield Thunderbirds, 0–1 (0:33) Theo Lindstein
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 1–1 (1:14) Avery Hayes
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 2–1 (1:44)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 3–1 (10:25) Avery Hayes
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 4–1 (15:01) Ville Koivunen
2nd period:
4–2 (28:27) Dillon Dube
3rd period:
5–2 (41:31) Avery Hayes, 6–2 (48:26) Tanner Howe, 7–2 (51:45) Tanner Howe
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