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Minor league report: Penguins come back to beat Checkers in overtime

A goal by defenseman Jake Livanavage at 2:59 of overtime gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 4-3 comeback win against the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:39 AM
Minor league report: Penguins come back to beat Checkers in overtime
Key Things to Know
  • The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Charlotte Checkers 4-3 in overtime.
  • Jake Livanavage scored the winning overtime goal and recorded two assists for the Penguins.
  • Penguins forwards Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Rutger McGroarty each registered a goal and an assist in the comeback.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Defenseman Jake Livanavage scored at 2:59 of overtime to lift the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum on Friday. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton overcame a three-goal deficit, supported by a goal and an assist each from Rafael Harvey-Pinard and Rutger McGroarty, while goaltender Taylor Gauthier stopped 29 of 33 shots.

Livanavage also registered two assists in the win, and former Penguins forward Sam Lafferty had two assists for Charlotte. Additionally, forward David Gustafsson was sidelined due to a week-to-week undisclosed injury, and the Florida Everblades secured a 2-1 overtime victory over the Jacksonville Icemen.

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