Game 1 Takeaways: Cuda Need To Fight “Panic”, Sahlin Wallenius Update
HENDERSON, Nev. — The San Jose Barracuda could have stolen Game One. But now, they’re on the brink of elimination.
The Barracuda lost the series opener on Wednesday, 5-4 in OT to the Henderson Silver Knights at Lee’s Family Forum. They failed to hold a 3-1 second period lead, off Kasper Halttunen, Jimmy Huntington, and […] The post Game 1 Takeaways: Cuda Need To Fight “Panic”, Sahlin Wallenius Update appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
HENDERSON, NV- APRIL 22: against the Silver Knights at Lee’s Family Forum on April 22, 2026 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Andreea Cardani/San Jose Barracuda) HENDERSON, Nev. — The San Jose Barracuda could have stolen Game One.
But now, they’re on the brink of elimination. The Barracuda lost the series opener on Wednesday, 5-4 in OT to the Henderson Silver Knights at Lee’s Family Forum. They failed to hold a 3-1 second period lead, off Kasper Halttunen, Jimmy Huntington, and Colin White goals, and couldn’t 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 fair’s 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.