Checkers 4, Wilkes-Barre--Scranton Penguins 1
First Period
1. Charlotte, Dalpe 18 (Lind, Wilson) 1:25.
Penalties — Carrick Clt (roughing) 8:32; Legare Wbs, Friend Clt (double minor, roughing) 17:02.
Second Period
2. Charlotte, Twarynski 4 (Noel) 6:25.
3. Charlotte, Carrick 8 (Fleury) 11:51 (pp).
Penalties — Nylander Wbs (hooking) 2:13; Carrick Clt (interference) 9:26; Angello Wbs (interference) 10:31; Kneen Clt (holding) 15:27.
Third Period
4. Charlotte, Bowlby 8 (Noel) 2:40.
5. W-B/Scranton, Legare 7 (Joseph, Reinke) 16:32 (pp).
Penalties — Lind Clt (high-sticking) 11:49; Lind Clt (slashing) 16:13; Gruden Wbs, Friend Clt (roughing) 16:52; Gruden Wbs (boarding) 16:52; Bellerive Wbs (abuse of officials) 20:00.
Shots on goal by
| W-B/Scranton | 11 | 5 | 7 | _ | 23 |
| Charlotte | 6 | 9 | 8 | _ | 23 |
Goal — W-B/Scranton: D’Orio (L, ). Charlotte: Daccord (W, ).
Power plays (goals-chances) — W-B/Scranton: 1-5; Charlotte: 1-3.
Referees — Riley Yerkovich, Jake Rekucki. Linesmen — Ken Radolinski, Justin Johnson.
Attendance — 6,969 at Charlotte.
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