The San Jose Barracuda won their game against the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, ending 5-1.

The Jose Barracuda opened strong, right after the puck drop with Jegor Afanasiev scoring in the first period.

The Jose Barracuda increased the lead to 2-0 early in the second period when

Colin White

netted one.

Late,

Kasper Halttunen

scored a goal, making the score 3-0.

The Jose Barracuda increased the lead to 4-0 early in the third period when Brendan Hoffman beat the goalie.

Lucas Vanroboys

increased the lead to 5-0 with a goal four minutes later.

Jon-Randall Avon narrowed the gap to 5-1 with a goal six minutes later.

Next up:

Both teams play on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with the Jose Barracuda meeting the Canucks at 8 p.m. CST, and the Valley Firebirds playing the Eagles at 8:05 p.m. CST.

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Scoring:

AHL

3rd March 2026

Coachella Valley Firebirds at San Jose Barracuda

5-1

1st period:

San Jose Barracuda, 0–1 (3:36) Jegor Afanasiev

2nd period:

0–2 (22:52) Colin White, 0–3 (37:31) Kasper Halttunen

3rd period:

0–4 (42:59) Brendan Hoffman, 0–5 (46:00) Lucas Vanroboys, 1–5 (52:54) Jon-Randall Avon

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