San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks at Abbotsford Centre on Saturday March 8th (via abbycanucks/x)

By Madison Montez

The Barracuda will be looking to sweep the Canucks to start off their 4 game road-trip.

San Jose continued their scoring spree early at 7:21 of the first when Jimmy Schuldt scored in his first game back. Schuldt with his 5th of the season, Andrew Poturalski and Thomas Bordeleau registering the assists. Previous to today’s game, Schuldt was called up to the Sharks due to major injuries effecting the big club.

On their first powerplay opportunity of the game, Pavol Regenda took advantage and cashed in his 3rd power-play goal of the season. Danil Guschin and Rem Pitlick registering the assists.

Abbotsford cut into San Jose’s lead at 1:19 of the second with Max Sasson scoring his 1st short-handed goal of the season. Linus Karlsson registering the lone assist.

San Jose extended their lead at 5:27 when Colin White scored his 9th goal of the season. Walker Duehr and Pavol Regenda registering the assists. Regenda with his second point of the night.

On Abbotsford’s first powerplay opportunity, Danila Klimovich scored his 8th power-play goal of the season. Linus Karlsson and Sammy Blais registering the assists.

On a bad change by the Barracuda, Tristen Nielsen scored his 9th goal of the season to tie the game at 3. Christian Wolanin registering the lone assist.

After a goalie delay of game penalty, the Barracuda were given their 5th power-play goal. Colin White took advantage scoring his 2nd of the night and 1st power-play goal of the season. Thomas Bordeleau and Walker Duehr registering the assists. With his 2nd of the night, White gave San Jose the lead once again.

With three minutes left, Linus Karlsson tied the game and sent it into overtime. Arshdeep Bains and Max Sasson registering the assists.

At 3:09, Linus Karlsson who sent the game into overtime, wins it for Abbotsford.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

• 1. Linus Karlsson
• 2. Colin White
• 3. Thomas Bordeleau

The Barracuda will be back in action next Saturday on March 15th for the only away series against Tucson this season. The last time these two teams faced off was on Saturday February 8th when the Barracuda split the series in a 5-3 win.