San Jose Barracuda vs Bakersfield Condors on Saturday March 22nd at Dignity Health Arena (via Madison Montez)

By Madison Montez

BAKERSFIELD–After a failure to make the glove save by Aaron Dell, the Condors struck first, three minutes in. Connor Carrick scored his second of the season as the San Jose Barracuda defeated the Condors 8-6 at Dignity Health Arena.

The start of the first period was all Bakersfield, scoring three goals in the span of four minutes. Bakersfield is currently in eighth place in the standings of the Pacific Division, chasing a playoff spot.

San Jose cut into that lead when Braden Hache scored his second of the season and Walker Duehr scored his 14th of the season. Donavan Houle and Thomas Bordeleau registered the assists on both goals, recording two points in the first period alone.

San Jose didn’t back down without a fight. Guschin tied the game up in the second period scoring two goals in the span of 27 seconds. 52 seconds later, Ethan Cardwell gave San Jose their first lead of the game.

Two power-play goals and one regular goal by Andrew Poturalski in the third, gave San Jose the win.

Guschin was the standout player for the Barracuda, registering four points. two goals and two assists.

Aaron Dell was the starting goalie, making 33 saves on 39 shots. Carriere will get the start tomorrow.

Bakersfield is now on a one game winning streak. San Jose is now on a two game winning streak.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

• 1. Andrew Poturalski, 3G 1A
• 2. Danil Guschin, 2G 2A
• 3. Cam Dineen, 2G 1A

The Barracuda will be back in action Sunday at 5pm against this same Condors team, at home at Tech CU Arena.