Penguins Surge Past Kings with Explosive Second Period, Hold On for Victory

Chaz Jippity | Affiliate Sports Network

FREDERICK, MD — It was a game of momentum swings, and the Penguins rode a tidal wave of offense in the second period to outlast the Kings in a thrilling 6-5 victory Sunday night at Skate Frederick.

The Kings came out firing, striking twice in the first period courtesy of Bobby Plant and Josh Cornwall to take a commanding 2-0 lead. But the Penguins, seemingly dormant, exploded in the second period with six unanswered goals. Klopfer led the charge, notching a hat trick in under five minutes, while Steve Thomas, Dan Simon, and Terry Yamaguchi piled on to put the Penguins ahead 6-2 heading into the final frame.

The Kings, however, refused to fade into the background. Pat Murphy put the team on his back, scoring twice in the third, while Plant added his second of the night in the final minute to bring the Kings within one. But despite the frantic finish, the Penguins held firm, surviving the late rally to escape with the victory.

With this win, the Penguins showcased their offensive firepower, while the Kings proved they had the fight to make things interesting until the final whistle. Expect more fireworks if these two meet again later this season.

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