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Youth movement sparks WBS Penguins past Providence

Wednesday, Apr. 20 – Penguins 3 vs. Providence 2 (OT)

Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Semifinal between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Providence went to the Penguins after Carter Rowney scored the game-winner 1:09 into overtime. Rookie goalie Casey DeSmith made 31 saves for the win in his first professional playoff start.

Thursday, Apr. 21 – Penguins 4 vs. Providence 3 (OT)

The Penguins stormed back from down 2-0 to win in extra time once again. Daniel Sprong, playing in his second AHL game, scored twice including the OT finisher. Kael Mouillierat assisted on both of Sprong’s goals, giving him three helpers through the first two games of the postseason.