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AHL Playoff Update: Wilkes-Barre blows 3-0 Game 2 lead, series tied
TL;DR
The Wilkes-Barre Penguins blew a 3-0 lead in Game 2 against the Springfield Thunderbirds, resulting in a 3-3 tie and forcing a pivotal Game 3 in Massachusetts. The series is now tied 1-1 in this best-of-five playoff round.
Key points
- Wilkes-Barre led 3-0 in Game 2 before losing the lead
- Springfield scored two late goals to tie the game
- Series is now tied 1-1 in the best-of-five playoff round
- Next two games will be played in Massachusetts
- Sergei Murashov had 41 saves for Wilkes-Barre
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— x – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (@WBSPenguins) May 14, 2026 The Penguins were been making Springfield look like a sixth place team in the division for quite a while last night. Shots after two periods were 30-14 in favor of WBS and a 2-0 series lead was looking like a formality, until somehow it slipped away. Sergei Murashov had his playoff shutout streak came to an end at 139 minutes last night giving up a shorthanded goal. Springfield only scored one 5v5 goal out of their four tallies on the night, which is in-line what they’ve done all playoff. They find ways to dig deep and somehow pull games out. They made a furious third period comeback after a terrible start and were able to put themselves in position to win. Murashov made a highlight-reel save to push across laterally and deny a comeback effort deep into the third period. SERGEI MURASHOV pic.twitter.com/X6OSJDouno
— x – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (@WBSPenguins) May 15, 2026 On the positive side of the fence, Bill Zonnon scored a second goal in as many AHL playoff games, this time on the power play by redirecting a Mikhail Ilyin offering to open the scoring. BILLY Z ON THE POWER PLAY ‼️ pic.twitter.com/C0r0VOm3IT
— x – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (@WBSPenguins) May 14, 2026 Tristan Broz and Avery Hayes also scored goals for the Penguins. Hayes had a nice one on a play from Rutger McGroarty and Harrison Brunicke. HAYESY POWER PLAY TALLY
Q&A
How did the Wilkes-Barre Penguins lose their lead in Game 2?
The Penguins lost their lead after the Thunderbirds scored two late goals to tie the game, despite Wilkes-Barre being ahead 3-1 with only minutes left.
What is the current status of the AHL playoff series between Wilkes-Barre and Springfield?
The series is currently tied 1-1 after Springfield's comeback in Game 2, with the next two games scheduled to take place in Massachusetts.
Who were the standout players for Wilkes-Barre in Game 2?
Standout players for Wilkes-Barre included Sergei Murashov, who made 41 saves, and Bill Zonnon, who scored a goal and had a strong performance.
When is Game 3 of the AHL playoff series between Wilkes-Barre and Springfield?
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday, and it is considered a pivotal game in the best-of-five series.