Clara makes 25 saves for first AHL shutout in Gulls home opener

Damian Clara kept the Henderson Silver Knights off the scoresheet with 25 saves as the San Diego Gulls won their home opener 2-0 on Saturday at Pechanga Arena San Diego.

It was Clara's first AHL shutout, coming in his sixth career start and his second start of the season, the Gulls reported.

Roger McQueen scored the deciding goal in the final three minutes of regulation. Nico Myatovic added an empty-net goal to secure the win.

Henderson went 0-for-4 on the power play, while San Diego finished 0-for-5 with the man advantage.

The Gulls' next game is at home against the Ontario Reign on Wednesday, Oct. 14.