The Bakersfield Condors lost 3-2 in overtime to the San Jose Barracuda in an AHL game played in San Jose, extending their road record to 3-3-1 this season. Rhett Pitlick scored the first goal at 9:12 of the first period, putting the Condors ahead early.
Tomas Cibulka netted his first AHL goal on a power play at 3:11 of the second period, giving Bakersfield a 2-1 lead. The Barracuda tied the game five minutes later, and Roland McKeown scored the winning goal at 3:14 of overtime.
Samuel Jonsson made 34 saves on 37 shots during his first AHL start, showcasing a strong performance in goal. Tucker Robertson assisted Pitlick’s goal and now has seven points (three goals, four assists) in nine games. The Condors played without Damien Carfagna due to injury, and Zach Bookman left the game hurt.
CSB Take
The Bakersfield Condors showed competitiveness by taking leads twice and earning a valuable point in overtime on the road. Rhett Pitlick’s opening goal, Tomas Cibulka’s first AHL tally, and Samuel Jonsson’s solid debut highlight individual contributions despite the loss. These efforts set a foundation as the Condors prepare for upcoming games against San Jose and a home matchup with the Calgary Wranglers on November 10.
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