Forward Jesse Puljujarvi made his debut for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-1 road win against the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., on Friday.
Signed to a professional tryout contract Thursday, Puljujarvi opened the contest on the top line and was held without a point on three shots. The fourth overall selection in the 2016 NHL Draft, Puljujarvi has been working out on a tryout basis with the Pittsburgh Penguins over the past month.
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 35 saves on 36 saves in the victory, improving his record to 10-4-2. Forwards Peter Abbandonato and Vinnie Hinostroza scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (17-12-3-0).
Highlights:
The Penguins’ next game is a home contest against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday, 6:05 p.m.
Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 36 saves on 40 shots in a 4-1 road loss to the Orlando Solar Bears at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.
The result dropped Gauthier’s record to 9-6-0. Forward Matt Koopman scored the lone goal for Wheeling (15-11-1-1).
Highlights:
The Nailers’ next game is a road contest against the Solar Bears on Saturday, 7 p.m.
