The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins find themselves in a must-win territory tonight as they travel north of the border for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Toronto Marlies. Facing a 2-0 series deficit after dropping back-to-back tightly contested home games, the Penguins will look to shift momentum inside Toronto's Coca-Cola Coliseum. Puck drop for tonight’s critical matchup is set for 7:00 p.m.
The Penguins suffered a heartbreaking 4-2 loss in the series opener, followed by a frustrating 2-1 overtime defeat on Friday, despite matching the Marlies' intensity and driving the pace offensively. Toronto's Michael Pezzetta has proved to be the ultimate thorn in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s side, scoring the game-winners in both matchups, including the decisive overtime tally in Game 2. Backed by stellar goaltending from Artur Akhtyamov, the Marlies have successfully protected their lead, forcing the Penguins into a high-pressure situation on the road.
Local fans can follow the Baby Pens as they battle to get back into this best-of-seven series. WILK Newsradio will provide complete, live play-by-play coverage starting at 7:00 p.m. Tonight's game will air across the region on 103.1 FM, 910 AM in Scranton, and 980 AM in Wilkes-Barre, and can be streamed globally via the free Audacy app.
