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Lynden Lakovic records career-high three points, extends point-streak to five games in Hershey’s 3-2 win over Rochester

Washington Capitals 2025 first-round pick Lynden Lakovic is quickly finding his footing during his rookie season pro. The 19-year-old forward recorded his first career three-point game, scoring a goal and adding two assists in the Hershey Bears’ 3-2 victory over…

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Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:08 AM

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Lynden Lakovic recorded a career-high three points to lead Hershey to a 3-2 win over Rochester.
Lakovic scored one goal and added two assists, extending his active point streak to five games.
Hershey held off Rochester's comeback attempt as goaltender Cal Petersen made 20 saves.

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Washington Capitals prospect Lynden Lakovic posted a career-high three points to lead the Hershey Bears to a 3-2 victory over the Rochester Americans on Wednesday at Blue Cross Arena. Lakovic scored the opening goal and recorded two primary assists, setting up tallies for Petr Sikora and Louie Belpedio. The victory extended Lakovic's point streak to five games and marked Hershey's first road win of the season.

Rochester cut Hershey's 3-0 lead with second-period goals from Aidan McDonough and Chase Meyer, but the Bears held on behind 20 saves from goaltender Cal Petersen. Belpedio's goal stood as the game-winner in his 500th professional appearance. Lakovic earned first-star honors and brought his season totals to three goals and four assists through eight games.

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