In a thrilling comeback at the Scotiabank Saddledome, the San Jose Barracuda pulled off a stunning 5-3 victory over the Calgary Wranglers. This win was a testament to their resilience, as they erased a two-goal deficit with a flurry of goals in the third period.
Calgary set the pace early, with Aydar Suniev lighting the lamp just over two minutes into the game. San Jose, however, wasn't going to let that stand for long. Lucas Carlsson leveled the score with a power-play goal, showcasing his sharpshooting skills from the right circle.
The second period saw Calgary take control, as Rory Kerins and Nick Cicek each found the back of the net, giving the Wranglers a 3-1 lead. It looked like Calgary might cruise to victory, but the Barracuda had other plans.
San Jose came out firing in the third period. Braden Hache sparked the comeback, capitalizing on a loose puck to cut the deficit.
Then, Anthony Vincent took center stage. He tied the game by pouncing on a rebound and later tipped in a Jack Thompson shot to put the Barracuda ahead.
Not to be outdone, Carlsson sealed the deal with an empty-netter, his second goal of the night.
Vincent and Carlsson each notched two goals, demonstrating their offensive prowess. Meanwhile, Jimmy Huntington and Donavan Houle chipped in with two assists each, showing the depth of San Jose's roster. Goalie Laurent Brossoit was solid between the pipes, stopping 28 shots to secure the win.
San Jose's special teams were also on point, going 1-for-1 on the power play and successfully killing off both of Calgary's man-advantage opportunities. This win not only boosts their record but also sends a clear message: the Barracuda are a force to be reckoned with.