The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (31-31-9) returned to the PPL Center on Saturday night for the final two home games of the regular season against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (39-24-9). The Phantoms have already clinched the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division in Friday night’s win over Bridgeport.
At 6:19 of the second period, Sam Poulin (16) scored for the Penguins to take a 1-0 lead with assists by Valtteri Puustinen (7), and Jagger Joshua (15). Then, at 3:34 of the third period, Radim Zohorna (10) extended the Penguins lead to 2-0 with assists by Vinnie Hinostroza (19), and Valtteri Puustinen (8). The Phantoms were shut out by the Penguins 2-0.
Lehigh Valley had 21 shots on goal, committed four penalties, and goaltender Alexei Kolosov made 22 of 24 saves. The Phantoms conclude the regular season on Sunday at 3:05 pm against the Charlotte Checkers from the PPL Center. Purchase Phantoms tickets today on StubHub and Viagogo.
