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Game 1 Takeaways: Cuda Need To Fight āPanicā, Sahlin Wallenius Update
TL;DR
The San Jose Barracuda lost Game One of their series against the Henderson Silver Knights 5-4 in overtime, despite leading 3-1 in the second period. The Barracuda are now facing elimination after failing to capitalize on key moments in the game.
Key points
- San Jose Barracuda lost Game One 5-4 in overtime
- Barracuda had a 3-1 lead in the second period
- Henderson Silver Knights outshot Barracuda 39-22
- Barracuda face elimination in the series
San Jose BarracudaHenderson Silver KnightsIgor Chernyshov
HENDERSON, NV- APRIL 22: against the Silver Knights at Leeās Family Forum on April 22, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Andreea Cardani/San Jose Barracuda)
HENDERSON, Nev. ā The San Jose Barracuda could have stolen Game One. But now, theyāre on the brink of elimination.
The Barracuda lost the series opener on Wednesday, 5-4 in OT to the Henderson Silver Knights at Leeās Family Forum. They failed to hold a 3-1 second period lead, off Kasper Halttunen, Jimmy Huntington, and Colin White goals, and couldnāt ride a late game-tying Igor Chernyshov power play strike to victory.
Frankly, the Silver Knights outplayed the Barracuda most of the night, outshooting them 39-22, so fairās fair.
Laurent Brossoit kept the Cuda above water for most of the contest, stopping 34-of-39 shots, many high-quality scoring chances.
San Jose must win Game Two on Friday to force a decisive Game Three on Sunday.
Turning Point
Hockey clichƩ, a two-goal lead is the most dangerous lead in the sport.
Itās sounds counterintuitive, but thatās exactly what the Barracudaās two-goal lead felt like.
12:50 into the middle frame, the Barracuda were up 3-1. They had scored on two of their first four shots in the period, a fortunate bounce for Huntington and a power play deflection for White.
But looking deeper, the Cuda were in the midst of a stretch where they being badly outplayed. Over the last 10 minutes, despite the two goals, they had been outshot 16-5.
Whiteās goal wouldāve been a good time to shut it down, but San Jose couldnāt, allowing a Raphael Lavoie goal a minute later. Lavoie outmuscled Luca Cagnoni to the paint.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Barracuda vs. Silver Knights Game One?
The final score was 5-4 in favor of the Henderson Silver Knights after overtime.
Why did the Barracuda lose Game One against the Silver Knights?
The Barracuda lost due to failing to maintain a 3-1 lead and being outplayed, with the Silver Knights outshooting them 39-22.
Who scored for the San Jose Barracuda in Game One?
Kasper Halttunen, Jimmy Huntington, and Colin White scored for the Barracuda in Game One.
What does the Barracuda need to do to avoid elimination?
The Barracuda need to improve their performance and avoid panic to win the next game and stay in the series.