San Jose Barracuda vs Colorado Eagles on Friday November 28th at Blue Arena (via coloradoeagles/flickr)

By Madison Montez

Colorado was the first on the board, scoring five minutes into the game, ultimately winning 4-2. Taylor Makar, who is Avalanche’s Cale Makar, scored his second of the season. Going on hattrick watch, Makar scored his second of the game and third of the season. San Jose cut into Colorado’s lead, Lucas Carlsson scoring his first powerplay goal of the season.

Colorado extended their lead once again, Tye Felhaber scoring his third shorthanded goal this season. San Jose cut into the lead again, Lucas Carlsson going on hattrick watch scoring his second powerplay goal of the game. Colorado extended their lead to 4-2 when Jack Ahcan scored his second of the season.

The shot differential was pretty close in Friday night’s game. After the first period, Colorado barely out San Jose 9-10. After the second period, Colorado outshot San Jose 7 to 6. After the final buzzer, Colorado outshot San Jose 9 to 8.

Both teams had a chance to show both of their special teams. San Jose went to the box six times while Colorado went eight times. San Jose took advantage while Colorado did not. San Jose went 2 for 6 on the powerplay while Colorado went 0 for 6. Coming into tonight’s game, San Jose was fourth on the powerplay and last on the penalty kill. Colorado was first on the powerplay and first on the penalty kill, clearly having a strong special teams system.

For San Jose, Gabriel Carriere got the start after getting the 3-0 shutout in Wednesday’s game. For Colorado, Trent Miner got the start after his 3-1 loss against Tucson. Carriere who made 22 saves on 26 shots, recorded the loss. Miner who made 21 saves on 23 shots recorded the win.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME:

1. Taylor Makar
2. Tye Felhaber
3. Jack Ahcan

The next time the Barracuda will be in action is Saturday against this same Colorado Eagles team. Jakub Skarek and Isak Posch will be expected to get the starts.