Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins vs Bridgeport Islanders predictions, Apr 17, 2026

Apr 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

AHL, on Friday,

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins

Bridgeport Islanders

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The upcoming AHL matchup between the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and the Bridgeport Islanders on April 17, 2026, promises to be an intriguing contest as both teams aim to solidify their standings in the league.

The Penguins enter the game with a solid recent record, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their home advantage at the Mohegan Sun Arena is crucial, where they typically play with increased confidence and aggression. Key to their success is a disciplined defensive structure, which has allowed them to minimize scoring opportunities for opponents.

On the other hand, the Bridgeport Islanders are riding a wave of momentum with 4 wins in their last 5 outings. Their attacking prowess has been evident, often capitalizing on power plays and demonstrating quick transition play that puts pressure on opposing defenses. The Islanders will look to leverage this momentum to disrupt the Penguins’ home advantage.

Bookmaker odds reflect a competitive match-up, favoring the Penguins slightly at 1.78 for a home win, but the Islanders, listed at 3.44 for an away victory, cannot be dismissed. With model predictions showing a 51.8% probability of a home win, a draw at 22.9%, and a 25.9% chance of an away win, this match could very well hinge on tactical execution and discipline on the ice. As both teams look to make a statement, fans can expect an intense showdown.

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Wilkes-Barre
50.1%		 Draw
22.3%		 Bridgeport
27.6%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.75 4 3.48
WilliamHill 1.8 4 3.4
Pinnacle 1.93 4.32 3.06

Latest Results

15.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 1:5
11.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Cleveland Monsters – 4:1
09.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:5 OT
04.04.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 2:6
03.04.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Lehigh Valley Phantoms – 3:1		 15.04.26 Hartford Wolf Pack – Bridgeport Islanders – 2:5
12.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hartford Wolf Pack – 4:1
11.04.26 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Bridgeport Islanders – 7:3
09.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:5 OT
03.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Hartford Wolf Pack – 4:2

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ))
  • Wilkes-Barre is Qualified for AHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 4.
  • In recent matches, Wilkes-Barre has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Bridgeport is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Wilkes-Barre may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Wilkes-Barre is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Wilkes-Barre won 17 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 87:47. (average 4.4:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Wilkes-Barre won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 35:19. (average 3.5:1.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.04.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 6:5 OT
    22.02.26 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 0:4
    21.02.26 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:3
    14.11.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Bridgeport Islanders – 5:3
    12.11.25 Bridgeport Islanders – Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – 4:5 penalties

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Providence Bruins ✔ 70 41 13 2 14 236:154 110
    2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton ✔ 70 38 6 9 17 231:185 97
    3 Charlotte Checkers ✔ 70 34 9 5 22 234:184 91
    4 Bridgeport Islanders 70 26 7 8 29 216:217 74
    5 Hershey Bears 70 25 6 9 30 204:224 71
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 70 27 4 8 31 198:230 70
    7 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 70 20 10 6 34 207:243 66
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 70 21 4 8 37 180:244 58

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins ✔ 70 42 8 5 15 243:153 105
    2 Chicago Wolves ✔ 70 25 9 15 21 217:217 83
    3 Texas Stars ✔ 70 26 9 6 29 211:226 76
    4 Manitoba Moose ✔ 70 28 6 7 29 177:212 75
    5 Milwaukee Admirals ✔ 69 19 13 7 30 205:205 71
    6 Rockford IceHogs 70 20 8 5 37 194:234 61
    7 Iowa Wild 70 20 6 9 35 175:218 61

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Ontario Reign ✔ 70 35 11 5 19 233:184 97
    2 Colorado Eagles ✔ 70 32 9 11 18 230:186 93
    3 Henderson Silver Knights ✔ 70 34 5 11 20 258:218 89
    4 Coachella Valley Firebirds ✔ 70 27 13 6 24 227:210 86
    5 Bakersfield Condors ✔ 70 28 8 11 23 236:230 83
    6 San Jose Barracuda ✔ 70 30 9 4 27 237:222 82
    7 San Diego Gulls ✔ 70 27 6 12 25 219:218 78
    8 Tucson Roadrunners 70 20 12 10 28 223:234 74
    9 Abbotsford Canucks 70 18 8 7 37 167:232 59
    10 Calgary Wranglers 70 12 9 15 34 191:262 57

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket ✔ 70 29 12 8 21 228:192 90
    2 Syracuse Crunch ✔ 70 37 3 7 23 229:183 87
    3 Cleveland Monsters ✔ 70 22 13 9 26 209:222 79
    4 Toronto Marlies ✔ 70 26 8 10 26 221:223 78
    5 Rochester Americans 69 22 9 9 29 209:220 71
    6 Utica Comets 70 24 4 11 31 191:217 67
    7 Belleville Senators 70 20 7 9 34 217:254 63

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