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Toronto Marlies eliminate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in overtime of Game 6

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 1:02 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Toronto Marlies eliminate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in overtime of Game 6

Summary

The Toronto Marlies defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2-1 in overtime during Game 6 of their Calder Cup playoff series on June 7, 2026. Aidan McDonough scored on a power play for Wilkes-Barre early in the game, but Easton Cowan tied it for Toronto later in the second period. Alex Nylander scored the series-winning goal in overtime. Wilkes-Barre faced significant challenges with injuries to key players, impacting their playoff run. The Penguins' season concludes with commendable performances from emerging talents like Sergei Murashov.

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By the Numbers

•Wilkes-Barre/Scranton leads early with McDonough's power play goal.
•Easton Cowan ties the game for Toronto in the second period.
•Alex Nylander scores the overtime winner for the Marlies.
•Murashov finishes with 37 saves during Game 6.
•Wilkes-Barre ends their season with significant injuries affecting their roster.

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1:02 PMYahoo Sports — AHL Playoff Update: WBS eliminated by Marlies in Game 6

What they're saying

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The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hit the end of the line in the 2026 Calder Cup playoffs last night, dropping a 2-1 overtime game to the Toronto Marlies in Game 6. It was a bitter pill for a team to swallow to run out of gas and yield to an older, stronger opponent, but one that planted […]
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