The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lost to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 5-2, in their opener to the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs on Wednesday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is now facing elimination in its best-of-three, first-round series after allowing five-straight goals to their turnpike rival. Alex Bump scored twice in his pro playoff debut for Lehigh Valley, and the Phantoms’ penalty kill clamped down on four-straight Penguins power plays during the second period.
The Penguins and Phantoms go head-to-head again for Game 2 of their best-of-three series tonight at PPL Center. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at PPL Center. WILK pre-game coverage begins at 6:34pm. Listen at 103.1 FM, 910 am Scranton, 980 am Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton or stream online at www.wilknewsradio.com or through the Audacy App.
If necessary, a decisive Game 3 will take place back on the Penguins’ home ice on Sunday, Apr. 27. One of the two turnpike rivals will punch their ticket to the Atlantic Division Semifinal following a 6:05 p.m. puck drop at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
