Down 2-1, it’s win or go home for the Barracuda tonight.
Guessing Chartier and Labanc may get in the lineup.
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Chartier, Labanc and Brodinski were in the line up tonight. But the Barracuda came up short, losing the game 4-1 and the series 3-1. All season Dell has been very good; the significant issue was lack of offense.
And off the guys head to Ontario, where they haven’t won all season, with the series tied 1-1.
But that doesn’t mean there is no hope for the Barracuda.
Playoff results are not indicative based on the regular season results. It’s an issue of which players are on the roster “today”, how teams are playing through their injuries, and how “hot” players/goalies can get. With a bit of influence/encouragement from the fans.
WATCH: FW Jonny Brodzinski previews Gm 3, recent playoff success & how sibling rivalry elevated to "playoff" level https://t.co/5aQcDPNACg
— Ontario Reign (@ontarioreign) April 26, 2016
Except that Michael hasn’t played for the Barracuda this post season yet.
Reign’s Sutter missed another day of practice. Reign Coach updates on injuries.
Gackle feature on Goldobin.
Sharks prospect Chartier is heading to Ontario for the AHL playoffs after being ousted from WHL playoffs. (Guessing it’s doubtful for tonight, but he may arrive in time for puck drop.) Labanc signed to AHL ATO and heading to Barracuda.
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Barracuda outshot 43-17, outscored 3-1. Dell pulled after giving up 3rd goal on 39 saves. Goldobin scored the lone goal for San Jose.
Hopefully both Chartier and Labanc can be in the lineup tomorrow.
The Barracuda lost game 1, 2-1.
24 hours later, the rematch. In a best of five round, this game is very important. This is the last Barracuda home game of the series; the remaining three games will be in Ontario.
Boudreau has been signed to an AHL ATO, but did not play. (Sims was released from PTO after end of regular season).
Reign expect Gavel back in the lineup for game 2.
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Barracuda open the scoring, get a two goal lead, then give up a goal, score another, and hang on after a late goal against to win 3-2, tying the series.
Lerg, Carpenter and Goldobin had the goals for the Barracuda. Boudreau and McNally made their pro playoff debuts.
Next up: Game 3. In Ontario, where the Barracuda have not won all (regular) season. The Barracuda have a watch party planned for Thursday 4/28.
Barracuda host the Reign for the first game in the best of five, first round series. The Cuda host game 2 on Saturday; play then shifts to Ontario for the last three games in the series (including games 4 and 5, if needed).
Barracuda’s record against the Reign was 3-6-3-0 this season.
This series is in the shadow of their NHL parents’ playoff series.
Here’s hoping the Cuda are stingy, unwelcoming hosts and get the win!
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Dell played well, but the Cuda lose game 1, 1-2.
Barracuda hope to retain their playoff space and face off against the top team in the division.
And it’s someone’s birthday:
Happy 30th to @SanJoseSharks / @sjbarracuda forward Mike Haley! #WelcomeToTheDarkSide
— Eric Lindquist (@VoiceOfPuck) March 30, 2016
Brothers facing each other for the first time (pro):
Sibling Rivalry: FW Jonny Brodzinski faces little bro, Michael, tonight for 1st time! Michael joined @sjbarracuda last week.
— Joseph Zakrzewski (@JoeyZRadio) March 30, 2016
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Barracuda managed to get three past Budaj (only one from a hard angle), chasing him from the net in the second. They didn’t need to get any past Howser, and Dell stood strong, making 35 saves. 3-1 win.
Brodzinski vs. Brodzinski. pic.twitter.com/OKY7YU2DCR
— SJ Barracuda (@sjbarracuda) March 31, 2016
Cuda now head out for 6-game road trip before final RS game at home on April 17. They are back in a playoff position, but need to keep winning to keep it.
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A bit more respectable, getting a point and two goals behind Budaj, but the Cuda lost in OT.
Haley and DeMelo returned to Cuda. Grosenick got the start. Star Wars night at the Tank.
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Budaj and the Reign kept the Barracuda off the board except for one goal-line squeaker that spoiled his shut out.
Right back at it. Guessing it’ll be Grosenick in nets tonight.
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Carpenter and Smith scored in the first, but the Reign scored three in the second.
The Barracuda get back at it after the ASG, finishing their road trip with a couple of back-to-back games in Ontario. Tonight is the Reign’s “Pink in the Rink” celebration.
To summarize the recent AHL player movement… Jevpalovs was assigned to ECHL Allen for a couple of games last weekend; now recalled. Torres cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Barracuda (he’s looking to get back on track with this AHL stint). Pinkston recalled from ECHL Allen.
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Dell in net. Barracuda managed 4 shots in first, one in second. A respectable number of shots in third, but the team was shut out. 0-1 loss.
After the loss, both teams got on buses and drove to San Jose to go back at it again Saturday night.
With Dell starting last night, it’s likely that Grosenick gets tonight’s start.
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Another game without a win. Point streak snapped. And Sommer still hasn’t tied game win record.
Three more games (on the road) this month, before the ASG. Guys will be flying to Texas for games against the Stars and Rampage.