Barracuda Dominate Canucks with 7-0 Victory
Rookie forward Igor Chernyshov netted his first professional hat trick, while goaltender Jakub Skarek stopped all 27 shots, leading the San Jose Barracuda to a commanding 7–0 win over the Abbotsford Canucks on Tuesday night at the Abbotsford Centre.
Game Highlights
This shutout was San Jose’s most decisive victory of the season, extending their winning streak to three games and their points streak to five.
- Patrick Giles opened the scoring at 8:48 with a backhand shot assisted by Pavol Regenda.
- Zack Ostapchuk increased the lead at 16:09, converting a partially blocked shot from Regenda.
Second Period Surge
- Defenseman Lucas Carlsson scored on a lucky bounce that deflected off a Canuck player.
- Giles added his second goal on a breakaway midway through the period.
- Chernyshov fired home his fourth goal of the season at 16:20, pushing the score to 5–0.
Chernyshov Completes Hat Trick
The 19-year-old Chernyshov scored two more goals in the third period, including a power-play goal with less than four minutes remaining to complete his hat trick.
Igor Chernyshov finished with a team-high seven shots and now leads San Jose with six goals this season.
Goaltender Jakub Skarek's perfect save record was crucial in the shutout victory.
Summary
The San Jose Barracuda showcased strong offense and solid defense to decisively shut out Abbotsford Canucks, highlighting the emergence of rookie Igor Chernyshov as a leading scorer.