The San Jose Barracuda faced the San Diego Gulls at Pechanga Arena in San Diego on October 24, 2026, continuing their Pacific Division schedule in the AHL. Entering the game with a 3-4-0-0 record, the Barracuda were riding a two-game winning streak after earning their first road victory of the season with a 5-2 win over the Coachella Valley Firebirds on October 23.
San Jose’s win against the Firebirds featured goals from five different players and a strong 22-save effort by goaltender Ilya Samsonov. Forward Andre Gasseau led the team in goals with five on the season, extending a scoring streak to three games. The Barracuda also welcomed back forwards Alex Barré-Boulet and Cam Lund, recently assigned from the San Jose Sharks after recovering from injuries; Barré-Boulet contributed two assists in his Barracuda debut during the Firebirds game.
Captain Jimmy Huntington, named the seventh captain in team history on October 2, 2026, was off to a productive start to the season with a four-game point streak. Along with Huntington, key offensive contributors included Filip Bystedt, who achieved his 100th career AHL point early in the season, and Brett Leason, who was riding a three-game goal-scoring streak heading into the game against the Gulls.
San Jose and San Diego had split their opening two contests of the 2026-27 season earlier in October. The game at Pechanga Arena marked the third of eight scheduled meetings between these Pacific Division rivals this season.
CSB Take
The San Jose Barracuda’s recent road win and consecutive victories underscore their progress in the opening phase of the season. Leadership from captain Jimmy Huntington and the return of key players from injury provide critical depth as the team competes within the Pacific Division. Their ongoing matchups with the San Diego Gulls will be significant in measuring their development and aspirations for divisional success this season.
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