San Jose Barracuda goaltender Gabriel Carrierre (35) defends the net against the Bakersfield Condors at Tech CU in San Jose on Sat Apr 18, 2026 (San Jose Barracuda photo)

San Jose Barracuda Playoffs podcast Marko Ukalovic:

#1 How will Quentin Musty’s playmaking ability impact the Barracuda’s offensive production against Henderson’s defense in Game 1?

#2 Can Kasper Halttunen continue his scoring momentum and create matchup problems for the Silver Knights’ top defensive pair?

#3 What role will Jerod Crespo play in generating secondary scoring depth for San Jose in this playoff opener?

#4 How important will Kyle Crnkovic be on the blue line in terms of both defensive stability and transitioning the puck out of the zone?

#5 Will Gabriel Carriere be able to set the tone in net early and give the Barracuda a strong foundation in Game 1 on the road?

Marko Ukalovic does the San Jose Barracuda Playoffs podcasts Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com