AHL Bakersfield Condors

Platzer Snipes Condors a 3-2 Win

Published on March 29, 2018 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release


SAN DIEGO - The Bakersfield Condors (27-23-9-1; 64pts) never trailed and beat the San Diego Gulls (34-22-3-1, 72pts) for a third straight game, 3-2, on Wednesday night at Valley View Casino Center. C Kyle Platzer had three points (1g-2a) including the game-winner. C Joe Gambardella had two goals. With the win, coupled with Texas' shootout loss and Stockton's loss, the Condors are the equivalent of five points out of a playoff spot with eight games remaining.

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THREE STARS: 1. Gambardella (BAK) 2. Platzer (BAK) 3. Betker (BAK)

POWER PLAYS: BAK - 0/3; SD - 1/2

SHOTS ON GOAL: BAK - 40; SD - 31

GOALTENDERS: BAK - Ellis (9-9-2; 31/29 ; SD - Berra (16-9-2; 30/37)

C Kyle Platzer had three points (1g-2a); D Ben Betker had two assists

LW Joe Gambardella registered his second multi-goal game in his last three games

G Nick Ellis started for the first time since February 17 at Tucson; Laurent Brossoit was assigned to the team earlier in the day, but did not dress

G Dylan Wells dressed for his first professional game, serving as Ellis' backup

The Condors are 4-2-1 against San Diego and conclude the eight-game season series on Saturday in Bakersfield; they have won three straight over San Diego

Bakersfield is in Ontario on Friday at 7 p.m.; watch the game live at The Padre Hotel

Scratches: Hamilton (inj.), Callahan (susp.), Day (healhty), Mantha (inj.), Gust (inj.), Downing (inj.), Loney (healthy)

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