Utah Grizzlies: Condors claw Grizzlies

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Condors defeated the Utah Grizzlies 4-1 Wednesday night at Rabobank Arena.

Trailing 1-0 entering the second period, the Grizzlies tied the game 3:32 into the frame on a power-play goal by Tim Verbeek, who scored his 28th goal of the season. Rob Hennigar and Peder Skinner picked up assists on the play.

The Condors (25-24-6-10) took a 2-1 lead with 28 seconds left in the second period following a couple of Utah power-plays and never looked back.

Bakersfield added an insurance goal 7:03 into the third period and then again in the final minute on the power-play.

Utah goalie Robert Gherson stopped 32 of 36 shots in the loss.

Utah is next in action tonight in Stockton, Calif.