NHL Debut, AHL Dominance Highlight Memorable Week For Avery Hayes
Avery Hayes scored a goal for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-1 win over the Hershey Bears on Wednesday; joined the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, debuted in the NHL, and scored two goals; and rejoined Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday and scored a hat trick–including the overtime winner–in a 4-3 overtime win over Hershey.
Hayes now boasts a seven-game point streak and four-game goal streak in the AHL. The undrafted forward leads Wilkes-Barre/Scranton with 16 goals and ranks second on the team with 26 points in 32 games. Hayes scored 23 goals and finished with 42 points in 60 AHL games last season.
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Penguins Prospect Report: February 9, 2026
Avery Hayes scores four AHL goals, two NHL goals in memorable week, Melvin Fernstrom adjusts nicely to AHL after transition from Sweden, and Tanner Howe scores for the first time in the AHL in a second professional game, plus the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins go 3-0 last week while the Wheeling Nailers win two, get points in three.
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