Defenseman Alex Alexyev had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who lost to the Toronto Marlies, 4-2, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.
Forward Rutger McGroarty also scored a goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Goaltender Sergei Murashov made 12 saves on 15 shots as his postseason mark fell to 6-4.
Highlights:
Game 2 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Friday, 7:05 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
Forwards Brayden Edwards and Tiernan Shoudy each had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers, who lost to the Florida Everblades, 5-2, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va.
Florida leads the best-of-seven series, 3-0.
Goaltender Taylor Gauthier’s postseason mark fell to 8-7 after he made 28 saves on 33 shots.
Highlights:
Game 4 is scheduled for Friday, 7:10 p.m. at Wheeling.