WBS Penguins lose Game 5 to Marlies, face elimination in Game 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins fell to the Toronto Marlies, 5-1, in Game 5 of the AHL Eastern Conference Final. Despite a competitive first two periods, the Penguins struggled in the third, accumulating 50 penalty minutes. They now head back home for Game 6 on Sunday, trailing 3-2 in the series, with the possibility of a decisive Game 7 on the line. Forward Tanner Howe expressed optimism about returning home to play the final games, emphasizing the team's overall performance in Toronto.
- •WBS Penguins trailed 3-2 in the series after Game 5 loss.
- •Mikhail Ilyin scored the lone WBS goal on a power play.
- •Sergei Murashov faced challenges in goal during the game.
- •WBS accumulated 50 penalty minutes in a single third period.
- •Game 6 will be played at home on Sunday.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Takeaways: WBS Penguins Drop Game 5 to Toronto, Face Elimination Sunday
"Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate will head back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for Game 6 on Sunday down in the series, 3-2.
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