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AHL: Renwick's Goal Lifts Penguins Over Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defeat rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-2
Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:23pm
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The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defeated the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-2 in an American Hockey League (AHL) matchup on Sunday. Nolan Renwick scored the game-winning goal in the second period, and the Penguins added four more goals in the third period to secure the victory.
Why it matters
This win keeps the Penguins within striking distance of the division-leading Providence Bruins in the Atlantic Division standings. The Penguins have now defeated the Phantoms five times this season, demonstrating their dominance over their in-state rival.
The details
Aidan McDonough opened the scoring for the Penguins in the first period, but Lehigh Valley's Lane Pederson tied the game early in the second. Renwick's goal put the Penguins back in front, and in the third period, Bokondji Imama, Avery Hayes, and Owen Pickering all scored to extend the lead. The Phantoms cut the deficit to 5-2, but Rafael Harvey-Pinard's goal sealed the win for the Penguins.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- Renwick scored the game-winning goal at 9:38 of the second period.
The players
Nolan Renwick
A forward for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins who scored the game-winning goal in the second period.
Aidan McDonough
A forward for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins who scored the opening goal in the first period.
Lane Pederson
A forward for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.
Matt Dumba
A defenseman for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins who recorded four assists in the game.
Joel Blomqvist
The goaltender for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins who made 23 saves on 25 shots to earn the win.
What’s next
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will return home on Wednesday, February 5, 2026, to take on the Hershey Bears.
The takeaway
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have proven to be a dominant force in the AHL's Atlantic Division, with five wins over their in-state rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms this season. This victory keeps them within striking distance of the division-leading Providence Bruins, setting up an exciting race for the top spot in the standings.
