The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins got away with a win on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 in their game against the Springfield Thunderbirds. The game finished 3-2.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s Gabe Klassen scored the game-winning goal.

The Thunderbirds took the lead halfway through the first period, with a goal from

Simon Robertsson

.

The Penguins tied the score 1-1 early in the second period when

Valtteri Puustinen

scored.

The Penguins made it 2-1 late when Chase Pietila found the back of the net.

The Thunderbirds tied the score 2-2 early in the third period when

Matthew Peca

beat the goalie.

Gabe Klassen took the lead with a goal six minutes later.

Coming up:

The Thunderbirds will face against the Toronto Marlies on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, with the Penguins set to challenge Belleville on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

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Scoring:

AHL

1st January 2026

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Springfield Thunderbirds

2-3

1st period:

Springfield Thunderbirds, 0–1 (12:09) Simon Robertsson

2nd period:

1–1 (21:36) Valtteri Puustinen, 2–1 (35:41) Chase Pietila

3rd period:

2–2 (43:45) Matthew Peca, 3–2 (49:07) Gabe Klassen

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