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Minor league report: Penguins beat Devils in home finale

Seth Rorabaugh
By Seth Rorabaugh
1 Min Read May 8, 2021 | 5 years Ago
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Two goals by forward Nick Schilkey helped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins win their final home game of the season, 4-1, against the Binghamton Devils at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday.

Forward Jonathan Gruden added a goal and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (12-11-4-2) while forward Justin Almeida recorded two assists. Goaltender Tommy Nappier made 22 saves on 23 shots in the victory.

Highlights:

The Penguins’ next game is a road contest against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Sunday, 3:05 p.m.

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Forward Patrick Watling had four goals and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in an 8-5 road win against the Jacksonville Icemen at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.

Defenseman Adam Smith and forward Cody Sylvester each added a goal and an assist for Wheeling (18-29-5-1) while forward Matt Alfaro recorded three assists. Goaltender Taran Kozun made 33 saves on 38 shots in the victory.

Highlights:

The Nailers’ next game is a road contest against the Icemen on Sunday, 3 p.m.

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Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.

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