TEXAS (31-16-10, 72pts, 1st-Central) @ BAKERSFIELD (27-26-4, 58pts, 6th)

PUCK DROP: 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
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GAME PREVIEW presented by Rodriguez & Associates

The Condors play game six of a season-high, seven-game homestand and are currently 3-2-0 during that time.

LAST TIME OUT

Bakersfield earned a 6-2 win, their third of the season, over San Jose on Saturday. Seth Griffith had a hat trick and four points while Raphael Lavoie scored twice.

BIG PICTURE

The Condors are 15-8-3 (.635) in their last 26 games.

2023: THE YEAR OF LAVOIE 

Raphael Lavoie has 29 points (18g-11a) in 28 games in 2023. His 18 goals are the most by any AHL skater since Jan. 1.

MR. 500

Seth Griffith’s season-high four point night helped him hit the 500 point plateau in the AHL. He became the 100th player to accomplish the feat.

PLAYOFFS? PLAYOFFS?!

With 15 games left in the regular season, the Condors recent run has them sixth. Last season, 63 points secured a playoff berth while 84 points secured home ice advantage. The Condors currently have a max possible points of 88. With Ontario idle tonight, the Condors could pull within five points of fifth. They lead eighth place San Jose by five points.

HOME COOKIN’

The Condors play game six of a seven-game homsetand tonight and will play 9 of their final 15 games at home. Bakersfield is 9-2-2 in its last 13 home games.

PICKIN’ BACK UP

Tonight’s expected starter, Calvin Pickard, is t-9th in the AHL with 17 wins on the season. He has won three starts on this homestand. Saturday was his 13th appearance allowing two or fewer goals in a game.

PHILP FEELING IT 

Noah Philp paces the Condors in scoring since Feb. 1 with 15 points (7g-8a) in 16 games after scoring on Saturday.

ON THE OTHER SIDE 

Texas split in Coachella Valley over the weekend. Remi Poirier started both games, but was pulled after allowing five on 14 on Sunday. Riley Barber had a goal and two assists on the weekend as the Stars scored twice shorthanded on Saturday.

WHAT’S NEXT?

The Condors are home Friday for St. Patrick’s Day and $2 Beers against Henderson. Click here for tickets.