Reign Defeat Condors 4-3 in Tight Matchup

Ontario Reign hold off late Bakersfield comeback attempt

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Ontario Reign defeated the Bakersfield Condors 4-3 in a close game on Friday night. The Reign took a 2-1 lead in the second period and extended it to 4-2 late in the third, but the Condors scored a late goal to make it a one-goal game. The Reign were able to hold on for the victory in front of 5,138 fans at Dignity Health Arena.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Reign as they continue to battle for position in the standings. The Condors are also a top team in the league, so this was a hard-fought victory against a tough opponent.

The details

The Condors opened the scoring just 92 seconds into the game, but the Reign responded with goals from Aatu Jämsen and Cole Guttman in the second period to take a 2-1 lead. Glenn Gawdin extended the Reign's lead to 3-1 in the third period, but the Condors pulled their goalie late and scored two goals to make it a 4-3 game. The Reign were able to hold on for the victory despite being outshot 7-3 in the final period.

  • The Condors scored the opening goal just 92 seconds into the game.
  • Aatu Jämsen and Cole Guttman scored in the second period to give the Reign a 2-1 lead.
  • Glenn Gawdin scored midway through the third period to make it 3-1 Reign.
  • The Condors pulled their goalie late and scored two goals to make it 4-3, but the Reign held on for the win.

The players

Aatu Jämsen

Scored the Reign's first goal to tie the game at 1-1 in the second period.

Cole Guttman

Scored the go-ahead goal for the Reign in the second period to make it 2-1.

Glenn Gawdin

Scored an insurance goal for the Reign in the third period to make it 3-1.

Erik Portillo

The Reign's goaltender, made 18 saves on 21 shots to earn the victory.

Matt Tomkins

The Condors' goaltender, made 25 saves on 28 shots and suffered the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against a good Bakersfield team, but the guys really battled hard and we were able to get the win.”

— Andrew Lord, Head Coach, Ontario Reign (lakingsinsider.com)

“It was a close game, but we found a way to get the two points. Our power play didn't convert, but we got some big goals at even strength to get the job done.”

— Glenn Gawdin, Forward, Ontario Reign (lakingsinsider.com)

“I was just trying to get to the net and get my stick on the puck. It was a good team effort to come back and take the lead in the second period.”

— Aatu Jämsen, Forward, Ontario Reign (lakingsinsider.com)

What’s next

The Reign and Condors will face off again on Saturday night at 6 p.m. PST in Ontario.

The takeaway

This was a hard-fought victory for the Reign against a tough divisional opponent. Their ability to respond after falling behind early and hold off the Condors' late comeback attempt shows the team's resilience and competitiveness as they continue to battle for playoff positioning.