Bystedt Scores, But Barracuda Clipped by Condors
Published on January 2, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
San Jose Barracuda News Release
San Jose Barracuda versus the Bakersfield Condors
(San Jose Barracuda)
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - Filip Bystedt scored early, but the San Jose Barracuda (18-10-1-1) couldn't solve Matt Tomkins the rest of the way in a 4-1 loss to the Bakersfield Condors (14-10-5-0) on Friday night at Dignity Health Arena.
Bystedt (10) opened the scoring at 4:19 of the first period, finishing a feed from Cam Lund, but Bakersfield answered midway through the frame when Max Jones (6) tied the game at 8:48.
The Condors took the lead for good early in the second period on Roby Järventie's (11) goal at 2:18. Despite six power-play opportunities, San Jose was unable to convert.
Connor Clattenburg (2) added an insurance marker at 8:01 of the third period, and Seth Griffith (8) sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 17:07.
Jakub Škarek made 27 saves on 30 shots for the Barracuda, while Tomkins earned second-star honors in a 30-save performance.
The two teams will meet again Saturday night as the Barracuda continue their road trip with the second game of the back-to-back.
San Jose is back home on Jan. 10 for Throwback Night which will feature a pregame Roy Sommer banner raising ceremony and a replica banner giveaway for the first 2,500. For tickets, go to sjbarracuda.com/tickets.
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