Toronto Marlies defeat Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to lead series 3-2
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Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Toronto Marlies secured a 5-1 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals on June 5, 2026. This win puts the Marlies one game away from reaching the Calder Cup Finals, as they now lead the series 3-2. After a scoreless first period, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton opened the scoring early in the second with a goal from Mickhail Ilyan. However, the Marlies quickly equalized and pulled ahead with goals from Ben Danford and Benoit-Olivier Girouix. The team sealed their victory with additional goals from Easton Cowan and Logan Shaw in the final period. Artur Akhtyamov made 32 saves, maintaining a save percentage of 0.970.
- •Toronto leads the Eastern Conference Finals 3-2 after Game Five.
- •Mickhail Ilyan scored first for the Penguins.
- •Ben Danford and Benoit-Olivier Girouix scored for the Marlies.
- •Toronto's Artur Akhtyamov recorded 32 saves in the win.
- •The next game is pivotal for both teams' playoff aspirations.
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Akhtyamov's 39-Save Game Sends Marlies Into Calder Cup Finals
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Toronto Marlies One Win Away From 2026 Calder Cup Finals
"The Toronto Marlies beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2-1 after overtime to be crowned Eastern Conference Champions and advance to the 2026 Calder Cup Finals.
"The Toronto Marlies beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-1 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals to go up 3-2 in the series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 1:24 AMAkhtyamov's 39-Save Game Sends Marlies Into Calder Cup Finals
The Toronto Marlies beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2-1 after overtime to be crowned Eastern Conference Champions and advance to the 2026 Calder Cup Finals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:59 AMToronto Marlies One Win Away From 2026 Calder Cup Finals
The Toronto Marlies beat the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-1 in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals to go up 3-2 in the series.
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