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San Jose Sharks podcast with Troy Ewers: Sharks aim to end five game skid tonight at SAP Center against Tampa Bay

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The Nashville Predators left wing Jason Zucker (16) scores on San Jose Sharks goaltender Magnus Chrona (30) in the second period at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Tue Mar 19, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Jose Sharks podcast with Troy Ewers:

#1 Nashville Predators just opened up on the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena to end the Sharks grueling five game road trip getting thrashed 8-2. It just seemed like the Sharks defense couldn’t do anything to stop Nashville’s offensive attack.

#2 The Predators Michael McCarron scored two goals for his contribution. The Predators also got a goal a piece from Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg.

#3 The Sharks Mario Ferraro scored a goal and picked up an assist, Mikael Granlund scored for San Jose and Chrona stopped 32 shots even though the Predators scored eight times.

#4 Head coach David Quinn said it was disappointing that the Sharks gave up four goals in ten minutes. Previous to the four goal barrage by Nashville the score was 4-2 Predators and the collapse came in the third period.

#5 The Sharks hope to turn it around tonight here at SAP Center against the Tampa Bay Lightning who are 37-25-6 four in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning have won four straight games and have for years been one of the toughest opponents in the NHL. How can the Sharks shut them down?

Troy Ewers is a San Jose Sharks beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Lose Critical Game To The Wizards 109-102

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The Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (left) is on a mission driving on the Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis to score at the Capital One Center in Washington DC on Thu Mar 21, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

On Thursday night Sacramento Kings (40-29) suffered a stunning loss to the Washington Wizards (12-58) who are currently the worst team in the NBA 109-102 at the Capital One Center. The Kings had a miserable first and third quarter. Their offense was sadly lacking in those quarters.

De’Aaron Fox finished with 25 points, 13 of those points coming in the fourth quarter but it was just not enough to get past the Wizards. Sacramento had squandered a golden opportunity with the Pelicans losing to the Magic.

Game recap: The rest did not do much for the Sacramento starters coming out stale in the opening quarter. They did not hit a single three in the first quarter. The Wizards led after the first twelve minutes 35-27.

Sacramento was unable to hit a three until 8:33 in the second quarter and the Wizards continued to build their lead. With under six minutes left in the half, the Wizards had a 54-36 lead.

The Kings needed some offense and they were not getting very much continually turning the ball over. Sacramento was missing Trey Lyles, and Kevin Huerter. In the late minutes of the second quarter the Kings were on the move with 4:20 left in the half.

They cut the Washington lead from 20 to 14. A single digit lead at halftime were in the Kings sights making this game manageable. Sacramento was missing short the entire first half and they also unable to make very many stops.

The Kings began to get those stops and they also got some great offense storming back on a 18-0 run tying up the game at 54. At the half the Wizards led 56-54. Sacramento had turned a 20 point deficit to two points and we had a brand new game.

The Kings had stopped the bleeding in the later minutes of the second quarter. De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk each had 10 points in the half. Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray and Harrison Barnes were on the verge of double digits and Sacramento had gotten this game under control.

Sacramento had a rough start in the third quarter falling behind by 15 points. The Wizards are the worst third quarter team in the league but the Kings were not taking advantage of this deficiency and Head Coach Mike Brown was forced to take an early timeout.

The Kings struggled throughout the third quarter and continued to search for answers in this nightmarish quarter trailing 84-76. The Wizards won the third quarter 28-22 but the Kings had cut the 15 point lead, in an 8-0 run, to 8 points. They were finally looking like they were back on track going into the fourth quarter.

As in the second quarter, the Kings got going in the fourth quarter going on a 15-0 sprint now trailing by a single point 84-83. In the fourth quarter Fox who is third in the league in scoring would do his best to carry his team on his back and the Kings would need him to finish off Washington.

With 7:00 left in the game Fox had already hit three three’s and two shots inside the paint. The Kings just could not get enough stops and their offense fell short in a stunning 109-102 loss to the Washington Wizards.

The Wizards had won their 12th game this season. The Kings had squandered a golden opportunity with the Pelicans losing to the Magic. Sacramento had the opportunity to pull to within one game of fifth place.

Fox finished with 25 points and off the bench Monk had 20 points. Sacramento shot 28% from beyond the arc and when the Kings are struggling from downtown they have a rough time winning.

Post game notes: The Kings traveled to Washington Thursday night to take on the Wizards after trouncing the Toronto Raptors Wednesday night to the tune of 123-89. How would they come out in this game after the amazing effort last night? The Kings starters were able to rest in the fourth quarter of that game looking ahead to Wednesday’s game.

Saturday night the Kings continue on the road traveling to Orlando taking on the Magic in a very tough matchup. They have to put this unexpected loss behind them and get back on track. This game is scheduled for 4:00 PM.

Giants bolster rotation and add Blake Snell on 2-year deal

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell and agent Scott Boras address the media on Wed Mar 20, 2024 at Scottsdale AZ (AP News photo)

By Stephen Ruderman

The Giants have strengthened their rotation, as they have agreed to sign 2023 National League Cy Young Award Winner Blake Snell to a two-year, $62 million contract, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman

The deal caps off a strong off-season for the Giants, which started off with them adding Bob Melvin as manager, and continued with the signings of Jung-hoo Lee, Robbie Ray, Jordan Hicks and Tom Murphy. Jorge Soler and Matt Chapman were signed during Spring Training, and Snell could be set to join them in the final week of camp.

Blake Snell came up with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016, and was their ace through the COVID-shortened 60-game sprint season of 2020. He won the American League Cy Young Award in 2018; struggled, but helped lead the Rays to the Postseason in 2019; and led them to the World Series in 2020.

Snell was infamously pulled by Rays Manager Kevin Cash in Game 6 of the 2020 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the bottom of the sixth inning, despite throwing a shutout. After Snell was pulled, the Dodgers scored two runs to take a 2-1 lead, and won the game 3-1 to win their first world championship since 1988.

Following Cash’s controversial move, Snell was traded to the San Diego Padres that off-season. Snell struggled in a 2021 campaign that saw the Padres collapse down the stretch. He then bounced back, and helped lead the Padres to the National League Championship Series in 2022. Snell then won his second cy young award in an otherwise disappointing 2023 season for the Padres.

Snell’s cy young season was believed to be a massive booster for him as he entered free agency. However, Snell, along with Chapman, Cody Bellinger and Jordan Montgomery, who were all represented by prominent agent Scott Boras, all remained on the market as teams reported to Spring Training in February. Snell, along with Chapman and Bellinger were signed after games got underway, and Montgomery remains a free agent.

Snell now joins Logan Webb, who finished second in cy young voting last season. Snell also joins what is set to be a strong rotation for the Giants. Along with Webb and Snell, Kyle Harrison, the young left-handed phenom, who saw time late in 2023, will be bumped from the second spot to the third spot in the rotation.

The rotation could also be further fortified by the experiment of turning the flamethrower Jordan Hicks from a reliever to a starter; the return of Alex Cobb and the newly-signed Ray off the Injured List; and the potential of right-handed Carson Whisenhunt making his major league debut later this season.

Snell will still need to pass a physical. Once he was done so, it could be assumed that Snell will join the Giants in their final week of camp in Scottsdale, and will get a start or two prior to the Giants’ opener in San Diego on March 28. It is most likely that Snell will begin the Regular Season in the minor leagues, and be ready to join the Giants in the middle of April.

Other Notes:

The Giants and Longtime Public Address Announcer Renel Brooks-Moon mutually parted ways on Monday.

Brooks-Moon, who had served as the Giants’ PA announcer for 24 years since then-Pacific Bell Park’s opening in 2000, has enshrined herself into Giants Lore. She was behind the microphone for the Giants’ run to the National League Pennant in 2002, and their three world championships in 2010, 2012 and 2014.

Brooks-Moon was at Barry Bonds’ breaking of the single-season record on Oct. 5, 2001 against the Dodgers, and his breaking of the all-time home run record on Aug. 7, 2007 against the Washington Nationals.

She was also there for Matt Cain’s Perfect Game against the Houston Astros on June 13, 2012, as well as Tim Lincecum’s two no-hitters, which were thrown on July 9, 2009 and June 25, 2014 respectively, both against the Padres.

Brooks-Moon has become a beloved and outspoken figure not just with the Giants, but with San Francisco and the Bay Area. She was the voice of the Cathedral of 3rd and King, and for so many younger fans, they do not know Giants Baseball without her.

There has yet to be word on who Brooks-Moon’s replacement will be, or how the process will play out.

Brooks-Moon was the second woman to be an MLB PA announcer. She succeeded Sherry Davis, who was the first.

J.D. Davis signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, following his release from the Giants on March 11.

Davis was encouraged to come to Oakland by Alex Wood, who had been a member of the Giants’ rotation from 2021 to 2023. They are also joined by Ross Strippling, who the Giants traded to Oakland on Feb. 2.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: 2024 Oakland A’s Outlook

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Radio Espanol 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg will bring you all the play by play action with author Amaury Pi Gonzalez and Manolo Hernandez Douen (Graphic work by Mauricio Segura)

2024 Oakland A’s Outlook

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

This is the time of the year when you want to know what to expect from your favorite team. In this case, I am talking about the Oakland Athletics. The biggest question is not how they will do on the field (we will get to that later) but where they are playing in 2025 and the next few years while building in Las Vegas.

By April 2, we should know if the A’s have agreed with Oakland for a new lease for the next three years to keep playing at the Coliseum. But the soon approaching season for the A’s is now the talk, and this is major league baseball, the best baseball league in the world, and the Oakland A’s have a lot of young intriguing talent.

Manager Mark Kotsay announced this week that ex-Giants lefty Alex Wood is scheduled to pitch on Opening Night in Oakland next Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians, at the Oakland Coliseum, this is the first time Wood opens a season in his 11 year career, he has also pitched for the Braves, Dodgers and Reds.

The A’s have been acquiring Giants players this off-season; also, suitable right-handed pitcher Ross Stripling is coming to the East Bay. Saturday, the A’s signed another Giants veteran, third baseman, J. Davis (who, according to reports), was convinced by Alex Wood to follow him to Oakland.

Davis, a good veteran hitter, with power, who signed a $2.5 million, one-year contract, a deal that allows him to earn $1 million more in performance bonuses. These ex-Giants are all veterans who will now play for the A’s, giving the young team an adrenaline shot of experience, and most important, leadership.

These four everyday players (below) are essential for this ball club in 2024 and beyond.

1-Zack Gelof. He was the top breakout player for the team last season. The second baseman showed in 2023 that he was a major-league talent; nobody should have any doubt about that. The 25-year-old was one of the top players for the team, and in half a season, he hit 14 home runs and had a .840 OPS.

The 2021 pick #60 in the second round for the A’s should be the team second baseman, period. It is conceivable that Zack could hit the 30-home run mark; his power is evident.

2-Brent Rooker, the A’s All-Star Designated Hitter. He led the club with 30 home runs. At 28 years of age, he is what they call a late bloomer. A great pick by the A’s he was claimed off waivers in 2022 from the Kansas City Royals. So far a great move by the team.

3-Shea Langeliers. The ‘número uno’ catcher had an excellent first full year in the majors, slugging 22 home runs and showing his skills as an outstanding defensive catcher. Although A’s are very high on Tyler Soderstrom, their #1 pick, he is not ready for the big time so Tyler will begin this 2024 season in the minor leagues. It is conceivable, if he does well in the minors, he will be brought up later in the season. Tyler Soderstrom will not begin the season as the #2 catcher for the A’s.

4-Esteury Ruíz. A star was born? We will have to wait for this season, but the young Dominican set a new American League rookie-record with 67 stolen bases. He is an exciting player, usually playing center field, with speed to burn. In 1979, I was there when the A’s brought a young kid by the name of Rickey Henderson, who, in that rookie season, stole 33 bases in 89 games, usually playing left field and the rest is history. Esteury offers more than the excitement of the stolen base and art that has been on hiatus like the bunt for a while.

Then we have and infield that could be shared by J.D. Davis, Abraham Toro, Ryan Noda, Aledmys Díaz and young Darell Hernaiz.

Another ex-Giant, (mentioned earlier) Ross Stripling, is a right-handed pitcher with experience. But there is still a big question about how the rest of their pitching be in starting roles. It is a big puzzle yet to be resolved, and Spring Training allows manager Mark Kotsay to pick the top five on that rotation: Paul Blackburn, who is having a great time in Arizona, Adrián Martínez, and Luis Medina. J.P Sears, Kyle Mueller, Ken Waldichuch, plus…you pick’em.

Bullpen. In 2023, Trevor May retired after recording 21 saves for the team. The possibility that young Mason Miller opens the season as the team’s closer is accurate, together with a variety of young arms. The athletics manager indicated recently that he would like to see Miller gradually move up the bullpen hierarchy rather than anointing him as a closer right away.

As of today, M&M has an excellent position to open and win the rubber in the night inning. A’s young pitchers could be starting in one game, relieving in other, a plethora of arms, Zack Jackson., Dany Jiménez, Joe Boyle and it goes on and on and on.

Finally. 214 is an Ugly number: The number of games the Oakland A’s have lost in the last two years. However, in this fast internet/social media/Artificial Intelligence world, it is easy to forget that the A’s posted a 579 winning percentage from 2018 to 2021 and qualified for the postseason three times. Nobody is expecting the A’s to contend this year. The two Texas teams now control this division, The World Champion Rangers and the always contenders Dusty Baker Houston Astros, they suck all the oxygen in the West.

The 2024 Oakland Athletics have an ensemble cast, with an assortment of actors on a film as long as “The Longest Day”(1962)

Let’s Play Ball and enjoy the season!

Quote: “A home opener is always exciting, no matter if it’s home or on the road” -Yogi Berra.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play announcer on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at 1010 KIQI San Francisco and 990 KATD Pittsburg and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael Duca: How much did Melvin and Zaidi have influence getting Snell; PA Renel was outspoken for civil rights was that the reason why she didn’t get renewed?

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Newest San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell smiles for the cameras with agent Scott Boras in Scottsdale AZ after being presented to the media on Wed Mar 20, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco Giants podcast with Michael:

#1 Michael with the acquisition of pitcher Blake Snell to the San Francisco Giants this week it was the push of Giants president Farhan Zaidi and manager Bob Melvin who influenced Snell to come to San Francisco and Snell’s agent Scott Boras felt this was the right fit for Snell.

#2 Renel Brooks-Moon’s departure as the Giants PA announcer has been headlines in the sports world this past week. She couldn’t work out a deal with the Giants brass and thus is no longer working the PA and is now relegated to a Community Volunteer position. Renel said in her last contract negotiation back in 2020 she had to right her way to get a four year extension. Renel’s departure struck many as a shock. Michael was there anyway for a path for Renel and the Giants to reach a happy medium?

#3 Renel had said that the organization didn’t feel disrespected by the organization for her outspokeness. Renel also said she spoke out for others and she fought for those who came after her. She said the Giants did give her freedom to speak out.

#4 Charles Johnson who is the Giants team Chairman and the has the largest holding share of the team. Johnson donated $2,800 the maximum to Rep Lauren Bobert who pushed for President Trump’s voter fraud claims and Renel said “I’m not turning a blind eye to this believe me.”

Join Michael Duca for the San Francisco Giants podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Augie Mesenburg: Ohtani’s interpreter under investigation for theft

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (left) and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara (right) will no longer be working together as Mizuhara was accused of massive theft of Ohtani’s funds that he allegedly used for gambling. The Dodgers fired Mizuhara on Wed Mar 20, 2024. (AP file photo)

On Ohtani’s interpreter under investigation for theft podcast with Augie:

#1 Representatives of Los Angeles Dodger designated hitter Shohei Ohtani accused Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of stealing from Ohtani and using the money for gambling.

#2 The Feds are now investigating. It was reported that Ohtani also covered Muzuhara’s gambling debts in the neighborhood of $4 million.

#3 The Los Angeles offices of Berk Brettler said that Ohtani was the victim of massive theft the law firm turned over the case to the federal authorities.

#4 It as also reported that Mizuhara placed bets with a bookmaker. It’s a question whether Ohtani will press charges for the theft but it’s mostly unlikely as he considered Mizuhara like a brother. Ohtani will have to stay away from Mizuhara during the investigation.

#5 Apparently the scandal hasn’t disrupted Ohtani’s concentration on baseball as he hit an RBI single in the top of the eighth inning in the Dodgers four run rally against the San Diego Padres on opening day in Seoul Korea at the Korean Series.

Augie Mesenburg is a podcast contributor for http://www.sportsradioservice.com. Augie also is a reporter for KHAI 103.5FM in Honolulu

NHL podcast with Len Shapiro: Stars’ Seguin returns after lower body injury; Ovechkin hopes Leafs Matthews can score 70 goals; plus more news

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Tyler Seguin of the Dallas Stars had been out the last two weeks due to a lower body injury he returned to action on Wed Mar 20, 2024. (AP file photo)

On the NHL podcast with Len Shapiro:

#1 The Dallas Stars Tyler Seguin who was out for the last 11 games will return from a lower body injury on tonight against the Arizona Coyotes. Seguin has 21 goals and 46 points. The Stars are 42-19-9 third in the Western Conference.

#2 The Toronto Maple Leafs Austin Matthews has 57 goals in 67 games, Matthews leads the NHL in goal and is on a pace to finish the regular season with 57 goals. Alexander Ovechkin said he hopes that Matthews can finish the season with 70 goals. Can he do it Len?

#3 Len, Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll returns to the ice tonight at the Capital One Center in Washington after suffering a high ankle strain. Woll has been out since for two weeks. Woll last played against the Bruins on Mar 4 and 7 against the Boston Bruins resulting in 4-1 losses.

#4 Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness will be away for a minor medical procedure and will return behind the bench when his condition improves. Assistant coach Scott Arniel will be acting head coach in Bownness’ absence. Arniel did not disclose what the issue but did say it was serious was but did say that the doctors have a handle on it and Bowness could return towards the end of the Jets current road trip.

#5 The Chicago Blackhawks named Connor Bedard the NHL second star of the week the second time he’s won the the award. Bedard this past week scored seven points tied with the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov. Bedard is having himself quite a rookie year.

Join Len for the NHL podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Demolish Raptors 123-89; Sabonis chalks up his 24th triple-double

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On defense the Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis (10) and forward Keegan Murray (13) puts the squeeze on the Toronto Raptors forward Bruce Brown (11) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Wed Mar 20, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Sacramento Kings (40-28) lost to the Toronto Raptors (23-46) back in January but they were not having any of that in their game Wednesday night. They came in with a purpose and they played the Raptors off the court. This game was finished after the third quarter with the Kings finishing off Toronto in the fourth the final 123-89.

Game recap: The first quarter was a close one with the Kings leading after the first 12 minutes 32-27. Sacramento busted this game wide open in the second quarter leading at the half 68-45. They won the second quarter by a landslide 36-18. De’Aaron Fox already had 15 points and the incomparable Domantas Sabonis already had 12 rebounds.

Sacramento took their first half energy into the third quarter winning the quarter 31-20 and the Kings had a 99-65 lead going into the fourth quarter. Sabonis had his 24th triple double and another double double his 63rd this season.

The Raptors had their best quarter of the game but it was over after the third quarter. Toronto tied the Kings in the fourth quarter 24-24 and a lot of credit to the Raptors for continuing to fight.

The Kings did let their foot off the pedal mid-way through the quarter but pulled it back together to finish off the Raptors. Sacramento had tied up their series at one apiece. Whether it was the memory of the game back in January or where the season is right now, the Kings came into this game with a real agenda and they never backed down.

This was a monster game for the Kings. Fox had the team high of 20 points. Sabonis had 17 rebounds, 10 assists and 13 points for another triple double. Malik Monk and Chris Duarte had a terrific game off the bench. Monk with 17 and Duarte with 14. This was their second win in a row and it was an important win as this season approaches the finish line. Every game is critical right now.

Post game notes: Wednesday night the Kings took on the Raptors on the road at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Kings came into this game after beating the Memphis Grizzlies in Sacramento on Monday night. They sit in sixth place tied with the Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns are a half a game behind both of them. The Raptors beat the Kings back in January in their only meeting this season. Toronto is really struggling this season and couldn’t break their seven game losing streak extending to eight games with the loss to the Kings.

The Kings continue on the road taking on the Washington Wizards Thursday night. This team right now is committed to winning and that is what the Kings are seeing right now. Hopefully they will take this energy into their next game in Washington. The good news for the Kings is that they were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter of this game. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM at the Capital One Center.

Barracuda shoot down Gulls 6-4 in a morning high scoring affair

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San Jose Barracuda defenseman Valtteri Pulli (#77) reacts to the puck being cleared out of his zone while San Diego Gulls forward Ben King (#14) looks on during the Barracuda’s 6-4 win at Tech CU Arena on Wednesday MAR 20, 2023. (San Jose Barracuda)

by Marko Ukalovic

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Barracuda scored two goals in the third period to break a 4-4 tie en route to a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Gulls on Wednesday morning at Tech CU Arena.

Both teams played in front of a packed house, 3,983, as it was the annual ‘Cuda Kids Classroom Day at the arena where students from all over the area attended the game.

San Jose snapped its three-game losing streak. San Diego is 2-3 in their last five games as both teams anchor the Pacific Division.

San Diego (22-27-8-0) drew first blood with an even strength goal past the halfway mark of the first period. Nick Wolff sent in a long pass into the Barracuda zone. Brayden Tracey centered a backhand pass from behind the net out to Josh Lapina who beat ‘Cuda goalie Georgi Romanov for his 12th goal of the season at the 12:29 mark.

San Jose (19-29-9-2) answered back late in the opening frame with two goals in 39 second span. First Valtteri Pulli sent the puck back up to the point to Nikolai Knyzhov who blasted a slapshot past Gulls goalie Calle Clang for his third goal of the season at the 18:07 mark. Nathan Todd provided a good screen on Clang who never saw the shot.

Then the line of Danil Gushchin, Brandon Coe and Tristen Robins connected for a tic-tac-toe goal at the 18:46 mark. Gushchin led the rush up into the Gulls zone while dropping off the puck over to Robins along the left wing who then set up Coe who beat Clang with a wrist shot to the short side for his ninth goal of the season.

The Gulls responded back with the two goals early in the second period in less than a 90 second span. Trevor Carrick scored his seventh goal of the season on the power play at the 6:34 mark. Glenn Gawdin and Ben King recorded assists on the play.

Then at the 7:53 mark, former ‘Cuda captain Andrew Agozzino set up Nikita Nesterenko for the rookie forward’s 15th goal of the season with an even strength goal.

The Barracuda scored the equalizer at the 9:15 mark when Robins scored his fourth goal of the season. Both Knyzhov and Pulli recorded assists on Robin’s goal for their second points of the game.

It only took the Gulls 19 second to respond for its second lead of the game. Nathan Gaucher scored his seventh goal of the season on the very next shift. Tracey had his second assist of the game.

That ended the morning for Romanov as he was replaced by Eetu Makiniemi by ‘Cuda head coach John McCarthy. Romanov gave up four goals on 11 shots.

Just like the in the first period, the ‘Cuda regained the lead late in the second period with an even strength goal. Rookie left winger Joe Carroll scored his 12th goal of the season at the 18:54 mark.

San Jose regained the lead early in the third period with an even strength goal. Shahir Mukhamadullin set up Ethan Cardwell with a centering pass and Cardwell tapped the puck home into an empty net for his team-leading 18th goal of the season at the 3:35 mark.

The ‘Cuda scored an insurance goal late in the final frame. Newly acquired defenseman Jack Thompson’s shot from the point was redirected by Mukhamadullin top shelf past Clang for his seventh goal of the season at the 13:19 mark.

Makiniemi (7-8-0-2) stepped up his game as he finished the afternoon stopping all 30 shots he faced to earn his seventh win of the season. Clang (9-12-4-0) gave up all six goals on 41 shots in the losing effort.

GAME NOTES: San Jose finished 0-for-1 on the power play. San Diego was 1-for-1.

San Jose is 3-0 against San Diego in the season series.

The Three Stars of the Game: 1) Mukhamadullin 2) Coe 3) Knyzhov.

UP NEXT: San Jose continues its four-game homestand on Saturday 3/23 as they host the Tucson Roadrunners at 2:00pm at Tech CU Arena.