WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Penguins getting a lot of love from the home crowd pre-game and there was a lot of offense for the home opener.
The Checkers strike first with Will Lockwood assisting Mackenzie Entwistle.
But the Penguins respond right away, Raivis Ansons misses initially, but the Pens do a good job of sticking in there.. Avery Hayes with the goal and it gives the pens a 2-1 lead.
In the 2nd period, Penguins stay aggressive. Ville Koivunen a perfect pass to Emil Bemström to extend the lead to 3.
Jimmy Huntington on the move, leaves it for Sam Poulin who will pass it right back to Huntington.. And that's in for another penguins goal.
Baby Pens trailed by one in the closing seconds but couldn't get it done... They lose 7-6 to Charlotte.