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By: Kenny Kaminsky | Follow me on Twitter/X @KennyKaminsky

After a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Monsters last night, the Providence Bruins are ready to showcase their potential as they face the Hartford Wolf Pack. They will be traveling to the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. The team is looking to build on their recent strong performance with Brandon Bussi, who is expected to start in the net. Bussi, who earned his first win against the Bridgeport Islanders the previous week, is eager to continue his success and help propel the Baby B’s past the Wolf Pack.

The Providence Bruins enter this game with a new-look roster. Matthew Poitras was recently sent down to the American Hockey League and played his first game last night. Captain Patrick Brown has been reassigned to the P-Bruins following a brief stint in the National Hockey League. Meanwhile, Georgii Merkulov and Riley Tufte have been recalled to the big club, meaning they will not be part of the Providence lineup. Additionally, Jordan Oesterle remains in Boston and will not be playing tonight.

The Hartford Wolfpack lineup is mostly unchanged from their last matchup. Since Louis Domingue started the previous night, Dylan Garand will take the net for a rematch against the Providence Bruins. Brett Berard remains a pivotal player to watch for the Wolfpack, leading the team in points. Meanwhile, Alex Belzile has been a standout recently due to his exceptional vision on the ice. He leads the team in assists and excels at setting up his teammates for success, making his play exciting.

Despite the Providence lineup’s current struggles, a few players have improved their performance. Marc McLaughlin had a multi-point game last night and is on a three-game goal streak, significantly boosting the team’s offensive capabilities. While Vinni Lettieri didn’t record any points last night, he still leads the team in scoring, showcasing his consistent contribution to the team’s performance. Additionally, the team is looking to its two assignees for support. Max Jones has been playing exceptionally well, and Matthew Poitras had a solid debut against Cleveland. Fans eagerly await both players to start producing points, as their contributions could be crucial to the team’s success.

The Providence Bruins played last night but unfortunately lost to the Monsters 4-3 overtime. The team performed well overall but couldn’t secure the win. Marc McLaughlin, Frederic Brunet, and Riley Duran scored goals, while Michael DiPietro saved 29 of 33 shots, making several incredible saves during the game. Fabian Lysell had a prime scoring chance in overtime but narrowly missed the net.

The Wolfpack are on a high following their recent 4-2 victory over the Charlotte Checkers last night at the XL Center. Hartford took a ton of penalties, but the Checkers could not capitalize on them. The Wolfpack found scoring from unconventional areas, and they will need to maintain that momentum if they want to beat the Bruins tonight.

Catch the P-Bruins tonight at 6 pm as they take on the Hartford Wolfpack. Both teams had sluggish starts to the season but have found their path, and they look to build on their recent success tonight. This game is crucial for both teams as they strive to maintain their momentum and climb the standings. The P-Bruins can build on last week’s performance and secure a win tonight.