On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the San Diego Gulls secured a 7-4 win over the Henderson Silver Knights at their home rink in San Diego. Although the teams were tied at the end of the second period, the Gulls surged in the third to take a decisive lead, resulting in the Henderson Silver Knights loss.
Early Goals Set the Tone in a Competitive Match
The Gulls immediately took command when Justin Bailey scored just over a minute into the game. Ryan Carpenter extended San Diego’s lead to 2-0 roughly halfway through the first period. Henderson responded before the period closed with Mitch McLain cutting the deficit to 2-1.
Second Period Sees Back-and-Forth Scoring Equate Teams
The second period featured multiple goals from both sides, leading to a 4-4 stalemate going into the third. San Diego’s Jegor Sidorov, Tuomas Uronen, Sasha Pastujov combined with Henderson’s Dylan Coghlan and Raphael Lavoie continued exchanging goals, keeping the game tightly contested.
San Diego Gulls Pull Away with a Strong Third Period
Early in the final frame, Matthew Phillips gave San Diego the lead at 5-4. Roland McKeown doubled the advantage four minutes later before Noah Warren sealed the Gulls’ victory with a goal toward the closing minutes of the game, stretching the final score to 7-4.
Upcoming Matches for Both Teams
The San Diego Gulls will face the Bakersfield Condors on February 13, 2026, while the Henderson Silver Knights are set to compete against Coachella Valley on February 6, 2026. Both teams look to build on their performances as the season progresses.
