The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins lost 5-1 to the Toronto Marlies in Game 5 of the AHL Eastern Conference Final, falling behind 3-2 in the series. After a strong first 40 minutes, they faltered in the third period, accumulating 50 penalty minutes, with coach Kirk MacDonald noting that emotions got out of hand. Despite the loss, forward Tanner Howe expressed optimism about returning home for Game 6, where they aim to secure a victory. Goaltender Sergei Murashov, who struggled in the game, will need to bounce back for the upcoming match.
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