The Seals got off to a terrific start, outscoring Vancouver 3-1 during the opening 15 minutes. Tre Leclaire contributed to the Seals’ fast start, scoring a goal just 32 seconds in on the first shot of the night by either team. The Seals’ special teams were responsible for their next two goals with Connor Robinson scoring on a power play and Zach Currier on a delayed penalty just 32 seconds later. The Seals were stout on defense and Chris Origlieri solid in net as the Seals held Vancouver off the scoreboard for the first 14:07 of the game with the Warriors’ lone goal coming off a rare San Diego turnover with 53 seconds left in the quarter.
The second quarter started just as fast for the Seals. Right off the opening faceoff, Leclaire slipped a behind the back pass to Danny Logan, who beat Warriors goaltender Christian Del Bianco in the top right corner for his first goal of the season. Then a little more than two minutes later, the Seals scored again on a delayed penalty with Pat Kavanagh bouncing one between Del Bianco’s legs for a 5-1 advantage. That lead didn’t last however as the middle of the second quarter was dominated by the Warriors. Adam Charalambides scored a goal at the 10:16 mark that ignited the Warriors and Rogers Arena. Vancouver proceeded to go on a 5-1 run of their own to tie the game at 6-6. Charalambides added a power play goal, while Reid Bowering, Keegan Bal and former Seal Curtis Dickson also scored. The Seals stopped the Vancouver run with a much-needed goal by Dylan Watson with 4:13 remaining in the quarter. Watson made a terrific play, snagging a loose ball out of mid-air in front of the Vancouver crease and he slipped one by Del Bianco to give the lead back to the Seals, 7-6, and they would hold onto that lead going into the locker room at halftime.
The Seals came out of the locker room with energy and capitalized immediately to open the third quarter. Off the opening faceoff, Pat Kavanagh delivered a perfect feed to Tre Leclaire, who buried his second goal of the night to give San Diego an 8–6 advantage.
Momentum briefly shifted when Danny Logan was assessed a boarding penalty, giving Vancouver a power-play opportunity, but the Seals’ penalty kill stood strong to keep the two-goal cushion intact. The Warriors eventually broke through at the 9:19 mark of the third quarter to cut the deficit to 8–7, but San Diego responded once again.
With 4:54 remaining in the frame, Dylan Watson continued his strong night, finding the back of the net to restore the Seals’ two-goal lead at 9–7. Vancouver was later called for a roughing penalty with just over a minute left in the quarter, and San Diego carried the 9–7 lead into the final 15 minutes.
The Seals wasted little time extending their advantage in the fourth quarter. Just under three minutes in, Zach Currier powered his way to the crease and finished for his second goal of the game, pushing the lead to 10–7 and igniting the San Diego bench.
Vancouver continued to battle and earned a key defensive stand after being whistled for a penalty midway through the quarter, successfully killing it off to keep the game within reach. The Warriors made a late push, scoring with 1:04 remaining to pull within two before adding another in the final minute to make it a one-goal game at 10–9.
Despite the pressure, the Seals stayed composed down the stretch. With Vancouver forced to pull its goalie, San Diego capitalized on the empty net to ice the game and secure an 11–9 victory.
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