San Jose Barracuda vs San Diego Gulls on Sunday February 16th at Pechanga Arena (via SDGullsAHL/x)

By Madison Montez

Coming into Sunday’s game the San Diego Gulls made a come back on the San Jose Barracuda after being down in the first period 2-1. San Diego scored two third period goals for a 4-2 win. The last time these two teams faced off was on New Year’s day when Lucas Carlsson scored the OT winner.

San Jose kept their scoring first agenda with Scott Sabourin scoring his sixth of the season at 4:20 of the first. Sabourin picking up Filip Bystedt’s rebound off San Jose’s second shot of the game. Pavol Regenda registering the secondary assist in his return back to San Diego. After a redirection shot, Roland McKeown scores his 9th of the season to tie the game at 1-1. Dilon Heatherington and Ryan Carpenter registering the assists.

A quick response by Thomas Bordeleau, San Jose got back in front at 14:05 of the first. Bordeleau with his tenth goal of the season after sitting out yesterday’s game due to a suspension. Collin Graf registering the main assist and Andrew Poturalski registering the secondary assist.

On their 4th powerplay opportunity of the game, Justin Bailey ties the game at 2-2 at 16:15 of the second. Justin Bailey with his third power play goal of the season against his former team. Sam Colangelo and Ryan Carpenter registering the assists.

San Diego got their first lead of the game at 3:56 of the third. After a Pavol Regenda tripping penalty, Justin Bailey scored his fourth power play goal of the season, and second of the game. Ryan Carpenter and Tristan Luneau registering the assists.

Nathan Gaucher secured the win for San Diego with two seconds left in the game. Gaucher with his sixth goal of the season. Sam Colangelo and Oscar Dansk registering the assists.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

• 1. Justin Bailey, 2G
• 2. Ryan Carpenter, 3A
• 3. Oscar Dansk, 25 SVs

The Barracuda will be back in action on Wednesday at home for a one-game series against the Ontario Reign. The last time these two teams faced off was on December 15th 2024 where they fell 5-4. Danil Guschin, Lucas Carlsson, Thomas Bordeleau, and Ethan Cardwell all scored in the loss. Cardwell with a multi-game night registering two assists.