Minor league report - Murray, Penguins shut out Falcons
Goaltender Matt Murray, in the lineup for injured starter Jeff Zatkoff recorded his first career AHL shutout by making 21 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-0 home win against the Springfield Falcons Friday.
Right winger Bryan Rust had two goals and an assist for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton while center Nick Drazenovic scored two goals. Center Jean-Sebastien Dea scored the Penguins’ other goal.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s next game is Saturday on the road against the rival Hershey Bears, 7:05 p.m.
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Goaltender Franky Palazzese made 10 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 5-0 road loss to Gwinnett Gladiators.
Wheeling’s next game is Saturday on the road against the South Carolina Stingrays, 7:05 p.m.