The San Jose Sharks' AHL affiliate, the Barracuda, is one victory away from the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs following a solid 2-0 win against the Ontario Reign. Promotions from forwards Pavol Regenda and Filip Bystedt, combined with Yaroslav Askarov's stellar goaltending, led to the shutout victory in Game 1 of their series. Despite the absence of key players due to injuries, the Barracuda's defense and special teams were on point, contributing to their upper hand as the series progresses into Game 2.
Forwards Pavol Regenda and Filip Bystedt scored in the third period, as the Barracuda secured a 2-0 victory against the Ontario Reign, advancing closer to Calder Cup playoffs.
Yaroslav Askarov saved 17 shots, earning his first AHL playoff shutout, reflecting on his performance: 'I felt confident, and the team played great in front of me.'
San Jose's penalty kill was exceptional, going 5-for-5, and Regenda's goal was pivotal, demonstrating the importance of timely scoring in playoff hockey.
Luca Cagnoni was crucial with two assists, commending the team's resilience: 'We showed unity; every player stepped up, especially with our leading scorer out injured.'
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