San Jose Barracuda forward Igor Chernyshov (92), Bakersfield Condors goaltender Connor Ungar (40) and defenseman Riley Stillman (61) anticipate the puck at Tech CU Sat Jan 24, 2026 (photo by San Jose Barracuda)

San Jose Barracuda podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 The Barracuda forward Filip Bystedt has been one of San Jose’s leading point producers this season — how will Calgary’s defense try to contain him?

#2 Igor Chernyshov has shown scoring upside for the Barracuda — will he be a key offensive threat early in this matchup?

#3 Quentin Musty has been contributing offensively how will he be matched against Calgary’s top defenders to generate offense?

#4 Barracuda defenseman Luca Cagnoni has shown playmaking ability from the back end — can he help control the pace and breakout plays against the Wranglers?

#5 Who starts in goal for San Jose Friday night, and can that netminder steal moments against a Calgary team looking to tilt the momentum? (Roster trend: Skarek and Carriere are the Barracuda’s primary goalies this season.)

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