The Bakersfield Condors defeated the San Jose Barracuda 3-2 on the road Friday, with goaltender Samuel Jonsson recording his first American Hockey League (AHL) win. Jonsson stopped 28 of 30 shots, helping the Condors improve to 4-3-1 on the road and 4-5-1 overall.
Seth Griffith opened the scoring 90 seconds into the game with a goal assisted by Daniel D’Amato and John Gormley. Later in the first period, Josh Samanski scored his first AHL goal by following up his own rebound, extending the lead to 2-0. Griffith earned a second assist on that goal, and Gormley again contributed as an assist, finishing with three assists and a plus-3 rating for the game.
The San Jose Barracuda tied the game with two goals in the second period, but Aku Raty, who returned after missing two games with illness, scored late in the period to give the Condors a 3-2 lead. Raty extended his point streak to seven games with that goal.
Injured players Damien Carfagna, Connor Clattenburg and Beau Akey did not play, while Connor Ungar returned from injury to serve as the backup goaltender. The Condors will continue their road series with San Jose on Saturday at 6 p.m. Their next home game is Tuesday, November 10, against the Calgary Wranglers.
CSB Take
Samuel Jonsson’s first AHL win provides a significant boost to the Bakersfield Condors’ goaltending depth, showcasing his potential as a reliable netminder. The early scoring from Seth Griffith and the milestone goal by Josh Samanski set the tone for the road victory. Aku Raty’s return and continued point streak add valuable offensive consistency amid injury challenges. The Condors can use this momentum as they prepare for upcoming games at home and on the road.
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