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Barracuda Crush Canucks, 7-2

February 20, 2023 - American Hockey League (AHL)
San Jose Barracuda News Release


Abbotsford, BC - The San Jose Barracuda (21-25-0-4) scored four times in the first period on Monday afternoon at the Abbotsford Centre, including two goals from William Eklund, claiming a dominant 7-2 win over the Abbotsford Canucks (29-18-2-2).

At the 5:56 mark of the first period, Eklund (16) opened the scoring for the Barracuda with a short breakaway sprung by a pass from Derrick Pouliot that beat Spencer Martin five-hole. Just under two minutes later, on the power play, Eklund (17) would pick up his second goal of the afternoon, beating Martin with a one-timer at 7:49. 36 seconds later, at 8:25, Artemi Kniazev (3) would receive a pass from Jeff Viel and snap a shot past Martin short-side to end a nine-game goalless drought. On the third Barracuda power play of the first, Kyle Criscuolo (11) would pick up a pass from Eklund and shoot a no-hesitation shot over the left shoulder of Martin at 12:34 to put San Jose up 4-0.

The second period would open with a near-side one-timer from C.J.

Suess (8), his fourth goal in his last three games. The Canucks would find some life a minute later, at 3:56, when Tristen Nielsen (13) would go five hole on Strauss Mann. Tristen Robins (11) would restore the five-goal Barracuda lead, sweeping in a Jeff Viel rebound at 13:54.

In the third, Kyle Rau (13) would deflect in a Nielsenshot to give the Canucks their second goal of the night. However, at 11:54, Danil Gushchin (12) would make it a season-high seven goals for the Barracuda with a high-effort goal, going short-side to close the scoring.

Eklund finished the night with a team-high four points (2G, 2A), while Robins (1G, 2A), Pouliot (3A) and Viel (3A) would each finish with three points. Barracuda captain Andrew Agozzino picked up a pair of assists to also finish with a multi-point outing.

Mann (6-4-1) has now won three consecutive games, making a career-high 37 saves. Martin (1-3-0) suffered the loss, allowing seven goals on 34 shots.

The Barracuda continue its four-game road trip on Friday against the Ontario Reign (7 p.m.) and return back home to Tech CU Arena on March 3 to take on the Reign. For tickets and more info about upcoming promotions and specials, visit sjbarracuda.com.

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