SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Barracuda (18-24-0-3) led twice on Saturday afternoon at Tech CU Arena but couldn’t put it away, giving up three goals in the second period and falling 3-2 to the Abbotsford Canucks (26-15-2-2).
Tristen Nielsen (94) looks to shoot the puck in front of William Eklund (72) – Photo by Jack Lima
In the first, Derrick Pouliot (2) would open the scoring as he beat Arturs Silovs from the high-slot while on the power play. On the goal William Eklund picked up an assist to extend his point-streak to seven games. The 1-0 lead would hold up after a period as the Barracuda killed off all four Canucks power-play opportunities.
Nils Noglander (36) takes a shot on goal – Photo by Jack Lima
Just 30 seconds in the second, Abbotsford would level the score as Tristen Nielsen (9) swiped in close-range shot. Exactly five minutes later, the Cuda would recapture its lead as Kyle Criscuolo (9) fired in Max Veronneau rebound. At 8:05, Linus Karlsson (15) tied the score, and then Vincent Arseneau (4) potted a back-post pass from Matt Alfaro at 16:02 as the Canucks took their first lead.
In the third, the Barracuda outshot the Canucks 12-8 but failed to tie the score, falling 3-2.
Nils Noglander (36) loses his balance attempting to control the puck in front of Darren Brady (92) – Photo by Jack Lima
Silovs (19-9-4) picked up the win by making 28 saves, improving to 4-0 against the Barracuda. Strauss Mann (3-4-0) suffered the loss, allowing three goals on 33 shots.
The Barracuda return from the AHL All-Star break on Feb. 10 (7 p.m.) to take on the Calgary Wrangers at Tech CU Arena.
Photos by Jack.Lima@prohockeynews.com
Tristen Nielsen (94) scores a goal past Barracuda’s goalie Strauss Martin during second period action – Photo by Jack Lima
Nils Noglander (36) looks to make a pass as Kyle Criscuolo (41) defends – Photo by Jack Lima
Max Veronneau (74) and Arshdeep Bains (9) follow the flight of the puck in front of goalie Arturs Silovs – Photo by Jack Lima
Linus Karlsson (94) looks to shoot the puck – Photo by Jack Lima
Chase Wouters (21) attempts a wraparound shot on goalie Strauss Mann (34) – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s goalie Strauss Martin (34) makes a glove save – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s goalie Strauss Martin (34) ducks to avoid being hit by the puck as Aatu Raty (20) and Darren Brady (92) look for a rebound – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s forward Danil Gushchin skates the puck up ice – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s defenseman Patrick Sieloff (93) clears the puck away from Linus Karlsson (94) – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s defenseman Patrick Sieloff (93) attempts to block a shot by Vincent Arseneau (18) – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s defenseman Darren Brady – Photo by Jack Lima
Barracuda’s defenseman Darren Brady (92) moves the puck away from Matt Alfaro (43) – Photo by Jack Lima
Artemi Kniazev (25) and William Eklund (72) discuss strategy prior to a third period face-off – Photo by Jack Lima
(L-R) Barracuda players Jeffrey Viel (63) William Eklund (72) Andrew Agozzino (26) Derrick Pouliot (55) Kyle Criscuolo (41) and Danil Gushchin (75) and assistant coach Kyle Hagel – Photo by Jack Lima
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