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Minor league report: Joel Blomqvist's winning streak snapped as Penguins fall in overtime

Seth Rorabaugh
| Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:06 a.m.
Tessa McAndrews | Providence Bruins
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 37 saves on 40 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Providence Bruins at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence R.I. on Friday.

Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 37 saves on 40 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Providence Bruins at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I. on Friday.

The result snapped a five-game winning streak for Blomqvist and dropped his record to 11-4-3. Forward Sam Poulin and defenseman Ty Smith each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (18-12-5-0) while forward Peter Abbandonato and Vinnie Hinostroza each contributed two assists.

Highlights:

The Penguins’ next game is a road contest against the Bridgeport Islanders on Saturday, 7 p.m.

Goaltender Taylor Gauthier made 26 saves on 30 shots for the Wheeling Nailers in a 5-2 home loss to the Indy Fuel at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va.

The result dropped Gauthier’s record to 9-9-1. Forwards Justin Addamo and Evan Vierling each scored goals for Wheeling (16-14-1-1).

Highlights:

The Nailers’ next game is a home game against the Fuel on Saturday, 7:10 p.m.

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