Bay FC match wrap: Bay no match for Angel City in 3-1 loss

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Bay FC’s Karlie Lema (5) runs after the ball against Angel City FC’s Gisele Thompson (20) in the first half at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

By William Espy

SAN JOSE–After kicking off the 2026 season with a win against Denver, Bay FC were back at PayPal Park on Saturday evening to play Angel City FC for the first time this season it was not the match result that Bay was looking for coming up two goals short in a 3-1 loss.

The game also marked the return of former Bay FC defender Savy King to the Angel City starting lineup following an on-field cardiac event last May.

It didn’t take long for the game’s first goal, as Angel City scored in the fourth minute. Sveindis Jonsdottir got through the Bay defense and only had to beat Jordan Silkowitz to put the goal away, giving the side from Los Angeles an early 1-0 lead.

After the goal, Bay FC was doing anything they could to generate chances. They earned quite a few free kicks and corners, but were unable to put them in the back of the net. Maddie Moreau was shown the game’s first yellow card in the 27th minute.

Angel City doubled their lead in the 32nd minute, this time with the goal coming off the foot of Gisele Thompson. Just seconds after the goal, Jonsdottir was shown Angel City’s first yellow card of the night. Angel City then carried their 2-0 lead into halftime.

To start the second half, Emma Coates took off Karlie Lema and replaced her with Keira Barry. In the 50th minute, the debuting Cristiana Girelli rushed past the Angel City defense. The defense caught up, forcing her to rush a shot which didn’t challenge the goalkeeper.

Angel City got their third goal of the night off of a corner. The ball sailed in, struck the head of Jonsdottir and went into the back of the net, making it 3-0 for the visitors in the 53rd minute. Taylor Huff didn’t wait long to answer back, getting Bay FC on the board in the 56th minute, breaking the shutout and making it a 3-1 game.

Caroline Conti and Anouk Denton entered the game for Bay during the 65th minute, taking over for Brooklyn Courtnall and Alex Pfeiffer. Jordan Silkowitz went down for a considerable amount of time around the midway point of the second half. Backup goalkeeper Emmie Allen started to warm up, but ultimately Silkowitz got back to her feet and remained in the game.

Kelli Hubly entered the match for Joelle Anderson in the 78th minute. Taylor Huff picked up two yellow cards in stoppage time, which resulted in her being shown a red card.

Ultimately, Angel City would maintain their lead and walked away with a 3-1 victory over Bay FC. Bay will be back in action on Saturday, as they travel to North Carolina to take on the Courage in their first road game of the campaign.

Barracuda start game series with a 4-1 win over the Canucks

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San Jose Barracuda vs Abbotsford Canucks on March 21st 2026 at Tech CU Arena (via sjbarracuda/flickr)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- San Jose Barracuda waste no time jump on Abbottsford Canucks for a 4-1 win at Tech CU on Saturday night. Getting on the board first, Abbotsford’s Chase Stillman scored his third of the season to make it an early 1-0 lead in the first period.

On a turnover caused by Brendan Hoffman, San Jose tied the game at 1-1, just two minutes into the second period. Two minutes later, San Jose took their first lead of the game. Kasper Halttunen scored his thirteenth of the season from the faceoff dot to make it a 2-1 game.

To extend that lead, Anthony Vincent scored his ninth goal of the season (shorthanded), to make it a two goal lead, now a 3-1 game.

To extend that lead even further, Jimmy Huntington potted his15th of the season to make it a 4-1 Barracuda lead.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford 15-10. After the second period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford fifteen to six. After the third period, San Jose outshot Abbotsford ten to eight.

Coming into Saturday night’s game, San Jose was second on the powerplay and fourth shorthanded. Saturday night, San Jose went 1/2. Abbotsford came in sixth on the powerplay and eighth shorthanded. Saturday night, Abbotsford went 0/3.

Gabriel Carriere got the start in his second consecutive game. Making 19 saves on 20 shots, Carriere recorded tonights win. For Abbotsford, Jiří Patera got the start. Making 36 saves on 40 shots, Patera recorded Saturday nights loss.

THREE STARS OF THE GAME

1. Kasper Halttunen

2. Anthony Vincent

3. Jiri Patera

The Barracuda will be back in action Sunday for a 2:00pm start against this same Abbotsford Canucks team. San Jose will be looking to sweep the Canucks at Tech CU.

Flyers hand 4-1 loss to Sharks; Losing Streak grows to four for San Jose

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Sharks team groups after the first goal vs. Flyers on Mar 21, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose (San Jose Sharks Media)

By: Fernando Abarca

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Playoff implications remain on the line for San Jose, and while the margin for error continues to shrink, the Sharks are not eliminated just yet.

The Sharks returned to SAP Center on Saturday afternoon to face the Philadelphia Flyers, looking to bounce back after a 5-0 loss to the surging Buffalo Sabres. With the postseason race tightening, every point carries added weight down the stretch.

A tightly contested first period saw both teams held scoreless, each registering six shots on goal. Goaltending stood out early, with timely saves and disciplined defensive play limiting quality chances. Philadelphia’s physicality, however, was evident, as the Flyers committed three penalties compared to San Jose’s two, setting the tone for a chippy matchup.

The second period brought a shift in momentum. Philadelphia broke the deadlock when Owen Tippett capitalized on a transition play, finishing a setup that originated from Trevor Zegras near the neutral zone. Tippett slipped past the defense and beat the goaltender to give the Flyers a 1-0 lead.

San Jose responded midway through the period on the power play. Dmitri Orlov found the back of the net at the 14-minute mark, converting a well-worked sequence assisted by William Eklund and Macklin Celebrini. The goal energized the Sharks and briefly leveled the contest at 1-1.

As the game progressed, the physical edge intensified, with both teams exchanging hits and engaging in post-whistle scrums, reflecting the stakes involved.

The third period, however, tilted decisively in favor of Philadelphia. The Flyers capitalized on defensive lapses, scoring three goals, including two empty-netters in the final minutes, to pull away and secure the win.

With the loss, San Jose extends its skid to four games, adding pressure as the regular season winds down. The Sharks will now head on the road for the final stretch of the month, beginning with a matchup in Nashville, where they will look to regroup and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey: Kings Raynaud led with 30 points against 76ers; Kings host Nets Sunday

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Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) takes a jump shot against the Sacramento Kings Maxime Raynaud (42) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Thu Mar 19, 2026. The Kings host the Brooklyn Nets Sun Mar 22, 2026. (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Tony Harvey:

#1 Can the Sacramento Kings bounce back defensively after giving up big scoring nights in recent losses? (They’ve allowed high point totals lately, including a 139-point game to Philadelphia.)

#2 How will the Brooklyn Nets’ youth-focused, “development-first” approach impact their competitiveness in this matchup? (The Nets have been prioritizing young players and lottery positioning.)

#3 Which team can better overcome key injuries and absences heading into the game? (Both sides are missing multiple contributors, including rotation players.)

#4Will DeMar DeRozan continue his strong scoring form and carry the Kings’ offense? (He recently had a 41-point, 10-assist performance and remains a focal point.)

#5 With both teams near the bottom of the standings, how will motivation—winning vs. draft positioning—shape the intensity of the game? (Both teams have sub-.300 records and are struggling late in the season.)

Join Tony Harvey for the Sacramento Kings podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: How can Sharks end their losing streak at SAP Center?

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The San Jose Sharks Macklin Celebrini (71) celebrates his empty net goal with teammate Colin Graf (51) in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at the Belle Centre in Montreal on Sat Mar 14, 2026. The Sharks host the Philadelphia Flyers on Sat Mar 21, 2026 at SAP Center at 1:00pm PDT (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Can the Sharks snap their losing streak at home? San Jose enters the game having dropped multiple straight contests, including recent defensive struggles.

#2 Will the Flyers’ strong recent form continue on the road? Philadelphia has gone 7-2-1 in their last ten games, showing consistency despite a relatively modest scoring rate.

#3 How impactful will top players like Macklin Celebrini and Trevor Zegras be? Celebrini (Sharks) and Zegras (Flyers) are key offensive drivers and could determine the pace and outcome.

#4 Can the Sharks tighten up defensively after conceding heavily in recent games? San Jose has allowed a high number of goals recently, including a five goal loss in their last outing.

#5 Will special teams or goaltending make the difference? With both teams dealing with injuries and lineup changes, goalie performance (Dan Vladar for Philly) and power-play efficiency could be decisive.

Join Mary Lisa for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Utah Mammoth game wrap: Objects In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear In 4-1 Utah Home Loss To Anaheim

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Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse (67) moves the puck but his shot is blocked Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) on Fri Mar 20, 2026 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City (AP News photo)

By Tom Walker

SALT LAKE CITY–The Utah Mammoth jumped out to an early lead before surrendering a pair to the Ducks in a hard fought contest which remained close until Anaheim scored a pair of empty net tallies with 96 seconds remaining in the third third for a 4-1 Ducks victory on Friday night.

The Mammoth (36-27-6) kicked off a four-game homestand on Friday night against the Pacific Division leading Ducks (37-27-4), a possible playoff opponent based on current standings. Utah returns from a successful two-game road trip where they defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3, and the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0, helping to solidify their grasp on the first Wild Card position in the Western Conference, six points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings who hold down the second Wild Card position.

The Mammoth are the only Wild Card candidate in the conference with a positive +/- goal differential on the season at +27, seventh best overall in the NHL. The Ducks are the only Top 3 team in the Western Conference divisions with a negative +/- goal differential at -11.

Earlier on Friday, forward Michael Carcone inked a two-year contract extension with the Mammoth valued at $3.5 million, with an annual cap hit of $1.75 million. Carcone, who expressed during his media availability following his exit interview at the conclusion of last season that he didn’t expect to return, ultimately ended up signing a one-year $775,000 deal in the offseason when he failed to land with another team.

The agreement turned out to benefit both sides as Carcone put in the work to turn things around this year, earning his $3.5 million pay day. Through 66 games this season he has scored 14 goals and 12 assists for 26 points, whereas last season he scored seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points in 55 games.

Absent from the Ducks lineup on Friday was captain Radko Gudas who is in the midst of a five-game suspension for kneeing Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews on March 12, 2026, effectively ending Matthews’s season.

At the Milan Olympics in February, Gudas was involved in a collusion with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby which resulted in the future Hall of Famer missing his next 11 NHL contests. The Ducks defenseman is eligible to return to action next Wednesday against Vancouver. Another Ducks defenseman, Ian Moore, was born in Salt Lake City and made his first appearance at Delta Center, joining Trevor Lewis as the second Utah-born player to suit up for an NHL game in the state.

Missing from the Anaheim Ducks broadcast team was Steve Carroll, who has called Anaheim’s radio play-by-play for the past 27 seasons extending all the way back to when I still worked in the Ducks press box a quarter century ago. Earlier in the week, Steve announced his retirement at the end of the season, marking 50 years overall in sports broadcasting.

On a personal note, Steve is one of the finest men I have ever known in broadcasting and he will be sorely missed by Ducks fans. He is expected to call Anaheim’s final regular-season home game against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, April 12. Here’s wishing him, his wife, and family all the best in his retirement.

Mammoth sniper Dylan Guenther drew first blood at 1:48 of the opening frame with his team-leading 34th goal of the season, assisted by Sean Durzi and JJ Peterka. It was the fastest goal to start a game in Guenther’s career. He is fourth in the NHL in goals scored for players aged 22 and under, behind Wyatt Johnson of Dallas, Macklin Celebrini of San Jose, and Cutter Gauthier of Anaheim.

At 13:37, with Ducks forward Chris Kreider in the penalty box serving a too many men on the ice penalty, Ryan Poehling broke away with the puck to even the score with a slick wrist shot, shorthanded, to even the score at 1-1. Poehling’s 9th goal of the season was assisted by Alex Killorn and Pavel Mintyukov. Lukas Dostal turned away 13 of 14 Mammoth shots in the period while Vítek Vaněček stopped 4 of 5 Ducks shots on goal.

Anaheim took their first lead of the night at 9:09 of the second period when Alex Killorn took advantage of Vaněček being screened by Lawson Crouse to net his 11th goal of the season, assisted by Beckett Sennecke. The Mammoth took 3 penalties in the frame and the Ducks were whistled for one, but there was no further scoring as the Ducks went to the locker room with a 2-1 lead. Dostal was stopped a perfect 10 Mammoth shots in the period, while Vaněček turned away 9 of 10.

The third period remained tightly contested with neither team scoring until Cutter Gauthier registered his 36th of the year into an empty net at 18:24 to essentially put the game away. The Mammoth continued to fight back with Vaněček pulled for an extra attacker, but Mikael Granlund drove his 13th of the season into the empty net with 55 seconds remaining to send fans to the exits. With the 4-1 victory, Anaheim (38-27-4) maintains its first place lead in the Pacific Division by 3 points over the Edmonton Oilers and 4 points over the Vegas Golden Knights. Utah falls to 36-28-6 while maintaining a 6-point edge in the Western Conference Wild Card chase over the Los Angeles Kings.

“I think our push was great; we just didn’t finish,” said defenseman Mikhail Sergachev in the Mammoth locker room after the game. “We had a lot of chances, a couple of breakaways, a couple going against the goal in front of the net, and we didn’t finish. That was the difference in the game.”

“Solid effort, back to back, they had a good push, we had a good push, and we just got to bear down a little bit more on some plays,” said the lone goal-scorer Dylan Guenther. ““It was solid, and I thought the crowd was really good too. It is easier to play when they’re really loud, and it helps us a lot. So yeah, we knew it was an important game, and even though we didn’t get the win, I thought it was still a solid effort.”

Utah Mammoth Head Coach André Tourigny was proud of his team’s effort despite the final outcome. “Yeah, you can see the way we played in the third we generated a lot of offense,” Bear said. “We had great opportunities. We had momentum, we were aggressive and all of it. We were not on our heels, so really the only thing I don’t like is the scoreboard. The rest of it is tough to complain about. Proud of the guys, proud of their resilience, proud of their mental toughness. The six on five and the power play at the end, I would have loved to do something different. Other than that, there’s not much to complain about.”

The Mammoth homestand continues on Sunday as former Utah players Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring return with the Atlantic Division leading Buffalo Sabres for a 6:00pm tilt.

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez: Struggling Sharks face hot handed Flyers Saturday at SAP

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Washington Capitals Rasmus Sadin (38) tries to get the puck past the Philadelphia Flyers Travis Konechy (11) in the first period at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Wed Mar 11, 2026. As of Sat Mar 21, 2026 Konechy leads the Flyers in goals with 24 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Lincoln Juarez:

#1 Can the Sharks snap their losing streak at home? San Jose enters the game having dropped multiple straight contests, including recent defensive struggles.

#2 Will the Flyers’ strong recent form continue on the road? Philadelphia has gone 7-2-1 in their last ten games, showing consistency despite a relatively modest scoring rate.

#3 How impactful will top players like Macklin Celebrini and Trevor Zegras be? Celebrini (Sharks) and Zegras (Flyers) are key offensive drivers and could determine the pace and outcome.

#4 Can the Sharks tighten up defensively after conceding heavily in recent games? San Jose has allowed a high number of goals recently, including a five goal loss in their last outing.

#5 Will special teams or goaltending make the difference? With both teams dealing with injuries and lineup changes, goalie performance (Dan Vladar for Philly) and power-play efficiency could be decisive.

Join Lincoln Juarez for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Santa Cruz Warriors podcast Michael Villanueva: Warriors come up short 108-99 and skid reaches six in loss to Rio Grande

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Santa Cruz Warriors guard Taevion Kinsey (77) takes it to the Rio Grande Vipers guard Daishen Nix (1) in the first quarter at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Thu Mar 19, 2026 (photo by Michael Villanueva)

Santa Cruz Warriors podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Michael for the Santa Cruz Warriors Trey Galloway led in scoring with 15 points he was part of a effort in the second half that the Warriors tried to put together but fell short of catching the Rio Grande Vipers.

#2 Chance McMillan finished second in scoring with 17 points for the Warriors he got he looks but once again the Warriors fell short despite McMillan’s efforts.

#3 The Warriors had three players who finished with 12 points Marques Bolden, Taevion Kinsey, and Jordan Hall it was a battle for them but again frastrating.

#4 The Warriors didn’t get into foul trouble and they had a good run at trying to catch the Vipers but again couldn’t surpass them.

#5 This is the Warriors sixth loss in a row and this is a snake bitten team while their down to just nine players on the active roster.

Michael Villanueva is a basketball podcast contributor for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Kings Crushed by 76ers’ Offensive Explosion 139-118 as Raynaud Continues Strong Stretch

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Daeqwon Plowden #29 of the Sacramento Kings drives to the basket during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 19, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (Mandatory Photo Credit: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

SACRAMENTO, Calif, — The Sacramento Kings were back in action on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Golden 1 Center. The Kings, coming off a blowout loss at home at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, were winners of four of their last six games and looking to continue their recent stretch of solid work.

The Kings fell to the hobbled Philadelphia 76ers 139-118 on Thursday night, and their record fell to 18-53 on the season.

In the first quarter, the 76ers jumped out to a big early advantage as the offense put up a monstrous 45 points in the opening frame. Justin Edwards and VJ Edgecombe scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, to get the 76ers off to their quick lead. The Kings managed 33 points of their own to keep the game within striking distance but dug themselves a deep hole, heading into the second quarter down 12 points. Maxime Raynaud led the Kings in the quarter with nine points and two assists.

In the second quarter, it was a rollercoaster ride as the Kings went up big in the early minutes but only managed to outscore the 76ers 29-26 when the dust settled, taking a 71-62 deficit into halftime. The 76ers were led in the quarter by Quentin Grimes, who scored 12 of the 76ers’ points in the second to bring his first-half total to 20 heading into the break. VJ Edgecombe and Justin Edwards scored 18 and 15, respectively, in the first half to carry a big portion of the 76ers’ scoring. The Kings were led in the first half by 16 points from Maxime Raynaud, nine from Doug McDermott, and nine from Russell Westbrook.

In the third quarter, the 76ers turned it up a gear once again and rocked the Kings, outscoring them 36-27 to reestablish themselves in the game. VJ Edgecombe continued to shine for the 76ers and added 13 points to his total of 31 through three quarters of the game. DeMar DeRozan found another gear in the third quarter for the Kings as he scored 13 points. The Kings found themselves in a 107-89 hole as they headed to the fourth down by 18 points.

In the fourth quarter, Dominick Barlow and Justin Edwards scored 10 and 12 points, respectively, in the quarter to up their game totals to 12 and 32, respectively, as the 76ers outscored the Kings 32-29 in the final frame. VJ Edgecombe led the 76ers in scoring with 38 points, and Quentin Grimes also contributed 27 points (20 in the first half). On the Kings’ side, Maxime Raynaud scored 30 points, and it was his second straight game of scoring 30+ after scoring 32 on Tuesday against the Spurs. Daeqwon Plowden was another bright spot for the Kings as he scored 20 points in just over 31 minutes of action, getting the start for Doug Christie.

Maxime Raynaud was a subject of discussion after the game as he has shown recently his ability to score at a high level from multiple spots on the floor. It certainly seems the Kings have found their backup center behind Domantas Sabonis going into next season.

The Kings will stay home to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday at 3 p.m. PST inside the Golden 1 Center.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Sharks shutout by Sabres 5-0

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San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres on Thursday March 19th at SAP Center (via sanjosesharks)

By Madison Montez

SAN JOSE- After a scoreless first period, Buffalo scored three goals in one. The first came from Noah Ostlund when he scored his eleventh of the season. The second came from Sam Carrick when he scored his seventh of the season to make it 2-0. Then, Rasmus Dahlin scored his fourteenth of the season to make it 3-0.

Buffalo added onto that lead 40 seconds into the third period when Tage Thompson scored his thirty fourth goal of the season to make it 4-0. To make it 5-0, Sam Carrick scored his second of the game.

After the first period, San Jose outshot Buffalo seven to five. After the second period, San Jose outshot Buffalo ten to three. After the third period, Buffalo outshot San Jose eight to six.

Specials teams were quiet today. San Jose came into tonight’s game ranked eighteenth in the league on the powerplay and seventeenth shorthanded. Tonight, San Jose went. Buffalo came into tonight’s game, seventeenth on the powerplay and third shorthanded. Tonight, Buffalo went .

Tonight’s goalie matchup was Alex Nedeljkovic for San Jose against Alex Lyon for Buffalo. Making 23 saves on 23 shots, Lyon recorded tonights win. Making 11 saves on 16 shots, Nedeljkovic recorded tonights loss.

The Sharks will be back in action on Saturday where they will face the Philadelphia Flyers. The last time these two teams faced off was on December 9th where the Sharks fell 4-1. Colin Graf was the lone Sharks goal scorer in that game.