The game started out well for the Marlies, and quite hilariously with this first goal.

They were up 2-0 at the end of the first period, but couldn't get anything through in the second, however the Penguins did, scoring on Artie Akhtyamov three times.

Luke Hayme got the game tied up in the third period.

But with three minutes left it all went wrong.

Cowan took responsibility for the turnover after the game. Though the reality is they had a 2-0 lead in the first period and let the Penguins score four times, so that's not all on him being put in a position for that to even happen in the first place.

The next game is on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Coliseum and then the rest of the series will play out in Scranton with game #6 on Sunday and then game #7 on Tuesday, if needed.

Meanwhile in the NHL, the Jack Adams award was handed out yesterday and Jon Cooper won it by a hair over Lindy Ruff. This is actually the first time Cooper has won the award.

Jon Cooper wins Jack Adams Award
The Lightning may not have won the Cup, but Coop finally gets his trophy.
Raw ChargeJustin G.

If you want to see the full voting table it's here. Three first place votes for Rick Tocchet, eh?

Speaking of coaches.

Friedman: Canucks have interest in ex-Kraken assistant coach Jessica Campbell
<p>Following the appointment of Manny Malhotra as the new head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the hiring spree continues. &nbsp; Malhotra&#8217;s departure from the Abbotsford Canucks means the AHL team will need a new bench boss. In the NHL, Malhotra will also need to fill out his coaching team. On Wednesday&#8217;s edition of Sportsnet&#8217;s 32&#8230;</p>
Canucks ArmyDylan Nazareth

The Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with the Golden Knights against the Hurricanes at 8:00 p.m..

Happy Friday Junior!

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