Home » Sports » NHL » Washington Capitals

Photos: Bears Top Checkers, 3-2

(Photos by Rob Raymer) The Hershey Bears picked up a 3-2 win at GIANT Center on Sunday to earn a split of their opening weekend series with the Charlotte Checkers. Box score

By Robert Raymer · Capitals Outsider

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:26 AM

Key Things to Know

The Hershey Bears defeated the Charlotte Checkers 3-2 on Sunday at Giant Center.
The victory allowed the Bears to split their opening weekend series against Charlotte.
Petr Sikora scored his first AHL goal to give Hershey a 2-0 first-period lead.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Hershey Bears secured a 3-2 victory against the Charlotte Checkers at Giant Center on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The win allowed the Bears to earn a split in their opening weekend AHL series against Charlotte.

A key highlight from the matchup was Petr Sikora scoring his first career AHL goal. His goal gave Hershey a 2-0 lead during the first period of play.

Read the full article on Capitals Outsider