The Lehigh Valley Phantoms secured a 3-2 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, eliminating them from the AHL playoffs. The Phantoms’ Anthony Richard opened the scoring in the second period, followed by a goal from Tristan Broz, before a late surge from Jake Gaucher tied the game. Jett Luchanko assisted on a crucial goal by Helge Grans, sealing the win for Lehigh Valley. The Phantoms showcased solid goaltending and aggressive play, advancing in the playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Phantoms' shot total: 31
  • Penguins' shot total: 33
  • Goals scored by Phantoms: 3 (Richard, Gaucher, Grans)
  • Goals scored by Penguins: 2 (Broz, Brunicke)
State of Play
  • The Phantoms eliminated the Penguins in the first round of the playoffs.
  • Lehigh Valley displayed strong defensive plays, limiting Penguins to only two goals.
  • Parker Gahagen made 31 saves, emphasizing his strong performance in goal.
What's Next

The Phantoms will prepare for the next round of the playoffs, where they will face a to-be-determined opponent. They will likely focus on maintaining momentum and building on their recent success against the Penguins. Key players like Luchanko and Gahagen will be critical in upcoming games.

Bottom Line

The Phantoms' playoff performance highlights their resilience and team cohesion, making them a formidable opponent as they advance. Continued strong play, both offensively and defensively, will be essential for their success moving forward in the tournament.