Led by coach Clark Donatelli, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins presently are in first place in the AHL Atlantic Division with a record of 35-11-3 and 73 points—best in the league. The Baby Pens have scored 170 goals (second most in the league) and allowed 118 (fourth fewest).
Rookie Jake Guentzel leads the way with 21 goals and 42 points—second and fourth highest in the AHL, respectively. Veteran Tom Kostopoulos is second on team with 18 goals and 37 points. With nine goals and 15 points in his past 16 games, the Baby Pens captain has been on a tear.