Overview
- Hartford fell 5-2 to the Providence Bruins, with giveaways again decisive as Jaroslav Chmelař and Trey Fix-Wolansky supplied the Wolf Pack goals.
- The setback follows a 5-2 home-opening loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at the renovated PeoplesBank Arena before 7,185 fans.
- Prospect milestones included Gabe Perreault's first professional goal and former Wolf Pack defenseman Matthew Robertson's first NHL goal for the Rangers.
- Adam Sýkora netted his first of the season on a deflection, drawing praise from head coach Grant Potulny for his play through two games.
- Hartford returns home on October 22 to host the Springfield Thunderbirds in the first I-91 Rivalry meeting of the season.