| Game Information |
Matchup:
Rochester Americans vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Date & Time:
November 9th, 2024 at 6:05 PM EST
Location:
Mohegan Arena, Wilkes-Barre
TV/Streaming Info:
TV: AHL TV on FloHockey Radio: The Fan Rochester
| Game Overview |
The Rochester Americans (7-3-0-0) hit the road Saturday to face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (7-3-0-0) at Mohegan Sun Arena, looking to extend their red-hot, six-game win streak. Fresh off a historic victory over Hartford, which marked their 2,500th franchise win, the Amerks come in with confidence, bolstered by standout performances from defenseman Zachary Metsa and a potent power-play unit that has netted eight goals over the past four games. Meanwhile, the Penguins aim to rebound from a tough loss to Lehigh Valley that ended their own four-game streak, with top scorers Ville Koivunen and Emil Bemström leading the charge. This matchup marks Rochester’s first non-divisional clash of the season, setting the stage for a high-stakes meeting between two of the AHL’s early-season standouts.
| Team Records |
Rochester Americans Record: 7-3-0-0, 2nd in North Division.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Record: 7-3-0-0, 2nd in Atlantic Division.
| Recent Form |
Amerks’ Recent Form
The Rochester Americans (7-3-0-0) are currently on a six-game winning streak, their longest since March 22 to April 7, 2024. This impressive run includes a historic 6-3 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack, marking the franchise’s 2,500th win and making them the second team in AHL history to reach this milestone.
Defenseman Zachary Metsa has been instrumental during this period, contributing 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) and achieving consecutive multi-point games for the first time in his career. The team’s power play has also been effective, scoring eight goals over the last four games.
The Amerks’ recent success has propelled them to second place in the North Division standings. They aim to continue their strong performance as they face the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who are also 7-3-0-0, in their first non-divisional matchup of the season.
Penguins Recent Form
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (7-3-0-0) have displayed strong form early in the 2024-25 AHL season, winning seven of their first ten games. Their recent four-game winning streak was snapped by a 4-3 loss to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, though they remain formidable at home with a 4-1-0-0 record at Mohegan Sun Arena. Led by forwards Ville Koivunen and Emil Bemström—each tallying nine points across ten games—the Penguins have seen impressive contributions from Koivunen as a rookie and Bemström, who brings experience from the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. Looking to rebound, the Penguins hope to leverage home-ice advantage as they host the Rochester Americans for the first of two season matchups.
| Key Players to Watch |
Rochester Americans: Zachary Metsa
Defenseman Zachary Metsa has been instrumental in the Amerks’ recent success. He leads the team’s blueliners with 10 points (1 goal, 9 assists) and has recorded consecutive multi-point games for the first time in his career. Metsa’s offensive contributions and defensive reliability make him a key player to watch.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: Ville Koivunen
Rookie forward Ville Koivunen has made a significant impact for the Penguins, tallying 9 points in 10 games. His offensive prowess and ability to adapt quickly to the AHL level have been crucial for the team’s performance. Koivunen’s playmaking skills and scoring touch will be essential in the upcoming game.
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