BAKERSFIELD CONDORS (8-9-1, 17pts) @ COACHELLA VALLEY FIREBIRDS (13-7-1, 27pts)
The Condors head to Palm Desert for a Saturday showdown with the Firebirds
PUCK DROP: 6 p.m.
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The Condors and Firebirds meet for the fourth time this season.
LOOKING BACK
Colorado scored a last minute, power-play goal to take a 2-1 victory on Tuesday morning in Bakersfield. Philip Broberg (1st) scored the lone Condors goal while Jack Campbell stopped 32 of 34.
KEEP IT IN THE US
Bakersfield is a perfect 5-0 on the road in the United States, including a season opening victory in Coachella Valley. However, the team is 0-4 on the road in Canada.
SWEDE FINISH
Broberg’s goal was his first of the season. He now has two points (1g-1a) in three games on his most recent assignment and is +3 over that span.
LOVE THE DRAKE
Drake Caggiula assisted on Broberg’s goal for his 12th point (2g-10a) in 11 games this season. He has 11 points (2g-9a) in his last six games.
THE WRIGHT STUFF
Cameron Wright’s assist on Tuesday gave him six points (5g-1a) in his last six games.
THREE IS THE NUMBER
The Condors are 7-1-1 when scoring at least three goals this season.
PLUS PEDEY
Lane Pederson is tied for second on the Condors with five goals. His +5 is best among all forwards.
ON THE OTHER SIDE
The Firebirds have struggled at home, going 3-6-1 at Acrisure Arena. Andrew Poturalski scored twice, including the overtime winner, in a 4-3 victory over Abbotsford on Wednesday.
UP NEXT
Bakersfield is home for four games around the holidays including the first Wings & Craft Beer Wednesday on Dec. 20. (Click here for tickets)
