Dec 12, 2021
Barracuda special teams come alive in win over Abbotsford
The San Jose Barracuda scored three power-play goals and another shorthanded to power past the Abbotsford Canucks 5-2 in the American Hockey League Sunday.
The Canadian Press
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Barracuda scored three power-play goals and another shorthanded to power past the Abbotsford Canucks 5-2 in the American Hockey League Sunday.
Scott Reedy and Nick Cicek paced the offence with a goal and an assist apiece for San Jose (7-11-1). Sasha Chmelevski, Evan Weinger and Jayden Halbgewachs also scored.
Alexei Melnichuk turned aside 17-of-19 shots for the win.
San Jose went 3 for 6 with the man advantage.
Vincent Arseneau and Justin Bailey replied for the Canucks (8-8-3), which saw their two-game win streak come to an end.
Michael DiPietro gave up four goals on 18 shots before being pulled in the second period. Arturs Silovs stopped six-of-seven shots in relief.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2021.