Minor league report: Penguins rout Phantoms in preseason opener

Seth Rorabaugh | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 1:27 a.m.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Raivis Ansons battles for position with Lehigh Valley Phantoms defenseman Logan Britt in front of goaltender Eetu Makiniemi during a preseason game at the PPL Center in Allentown on Oct. 1, 2024.

Defenseman Justin Lee scored two goals for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who routed the rival Lehigh Valley Phatoms, 6-1, in the preseason opener for both teams at the PPL Center in Allentown on Tuesday.

Forward Logan Pietila had a goal and two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton while linemate Jordan Martel contributed a goal and an assist.

Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 12 saves on 13 shots in the victory.

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The Penguins’ next game is a home contest against the Hershey Bears on Thursday, 10:30 a.m.

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