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Big second period powers Penguins to decisive 5-1 comeback over Marlies

TORONTO — The Wilkes-Barrre/Scranton Penguins recovered from an early deficit to post a decisive 5-1 comeback win over the Toronto Marlies in American Hockey League play on Tuesday. 

The Marlies (27-24-8) jumped out to a 1-0 lead 14:07 into the first period thanks to a power-play goal from Josh Anderson. 

But the Penguins (28-22-4) roared back with four unanswered goals in the second, with Kasper Bjorkqvist, Anthony Angello, Jamie Devane and Kyle Olson all finding the back of the net. 

Michael Chaput rounded out the scoring a goal in the third period and Will Reilly contributed a pair of assists. 

Louis Domingue made 30 stops for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Toronto's Michael Hutchinson stopped 29-of-34 shots.

The Marlies went 1 for 4 on the man advantage and the Penguins failed to score on two power plays. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 22, 2022.

The Canadian Press

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