Minor league report: Jesse Puljujarvi scores again as Penguins lose to Bruins

Seth Rorabaugh
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 9:52 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 9:52 p.m.

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Jesse Puljujarvi (left) and defenseman Ty Smith each scored goals in a 3-2 home loss to the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Forward Jesse Puljujarvi had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 home loss to the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

It marked the second consecutive game in which Puljujarvi recorded a goal. The fourth overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, Puljujarvi joined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a professional tryout contract (PTO) on Jan. 4 and has three points (two goals, one assist) in six American Hockey League contests.

Defenseman Ty Smith also scored a goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (20-13-5) while goaltender Magnus Hellberg made 15 saves on 18 shots, dropping his record to 6-6-1.

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The Penguins’ next game is a road contest against the rival Hershey Bears on Saturday, 7 p.m.

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