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Syracuse Crunch defeated by Penguins, 4-1
The Crunch fell to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a home game at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:47am
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The Syracuse Crunch were defeated by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 4-1, in a hockey game played at Mohegan Sun Arena in Syracuse, New York. The Penguins scored four unanswered goals to take the victory over the Crunch.
Why it matters
The Crunch are a minor league affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, so this loss is part of their ongoing season and development of young talent. The Penguins are the AHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins NHL team.
The details
The Crunch took an early 1-0 lead, but the Penguins scored four unanswered goals to win the game 4-1. The Penguins' goals came from four different players, with the winning goal scored in the second period.
- The game was played on January 31, 2026.
- The Crunch took a 1-0 lead early in the game.
The players
Syracuse Crunch
The Syracuse Crunch are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the primary minor league affiliate of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are a professional ice hockey team in the AHL and the primary minor league affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins.
The takeaway
This loss is part of the Crunch's ongoing season as they develop young talent for their NHL parent club, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Penguins' victory demonstrates the strength of their AHL affiliate program and the continued competitiveness of the AHL.
