Colorado Eagles Defeat Bakersfield Condors 5-2

The Eagles extend their lead in the third period to secure the victory.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:03pm

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The Colorado Eagles defeated the Bakersfield Condors 5-2 in their matchup on Wednesday, April 01, 2026. The Eagles took an early 2-0 lead in the first period and extended it to 4-1 by the end of the second. The Condors narrowed the gap to 5-2 in the third period, but the Eagles held on for the win.

Why it matters

This victory helps the Colorado Eagles maintain their position in the standings and continue their push towards the playoffs. The Condors, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this loss.

The details

The Eagles increased their lead to 2-0 late in the first period with a goal from Daniil Gusjtjin. In the second period, the Eagles extended their lead to 4-1, with goals from James Hamblin, Ivan Ivan, and Maros Jedlicka. In the third period, Gustav Stjernberg made it 5-1 for the Eagles, but Isaac Howard scored a goal for the Condors to make it 5-2.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 01, 2026.
  • The Eagles took a 2-0 lead late in the first period.
  • The Eagles extended their lead to 4-1 by the end of the second period.
  • The Eagles made it 5-1 early in the third period, but the Condors scored to make it 5-2.

The players

Daniil Gusjtjin

A forward for the Colorado Eagles who scored a goal in the first period.

James Hamblin

A forward for the Bakersfield Condors who scored a goal in the second period.

Ivan Ivan

A forward for the Colorado Eagles who scored a goal in the second period.

Maros Jedlicka

A forward for the Colorado Eagles who scored a goal in the second period.

Gustav Stjernberg

A forward for the Colorado Eagles who scored a goal in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough game against the Condors, but the team really stepped up and played a great game. I'm proud of the effort from everyone on the ice tonight.”

— Jared Bednar, Head Coach, Colorado Eagles

“We just couldn't find our rhythm tonight. Credit to the Eagles, they played a strong game and deserved the win. We'll need to regroup and come back stronger on Friday.”

— Jay Woodcroft, Head Coach, Bakersfield Condors

What’s next

Both teams return to the ice on Friday, April 03, 2026. The Condors take on San Diego at 9 p.m. CST, while the Eagles face San Jose at 9 p.m. CST.

The takeaway

This victory keeps the Colorado Eagles in a strong position in the standings, while the Bakersfield Condors will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this loss. The upcoming games on Friday will be crucial for both teams as they continue their push towards the playoffs.