The Quad City Mallards tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Allen would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Allen took a 3-1 lead during the third period, only to have Quad City storm back on a Mickey Lang goal 10:03 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Allen was led by Keith Johnson, who tallied one goal. Johnson scored 7:51 into the third period to make the score Allen. Jarret Lukin picked up the assist.

Allen managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Allen wound up below its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. Allen's defensemen bolstered Allen's offensive attack, as they bombarded David Brown with 16 shots. By firing 37 shots on goal, Allen exceeded the 24.4 shots it averages per game this year.

Allen additionally got points from Jeff Martens, who also had one goal and one assist. Jake Newton also scored for Allen. More assists for Allen came via Tyler Ludwig, Brian McMillin, Dylan King, and Erik Adams, who each chipped in one.

The Mallards' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Allen power plays. Quad City averages 34.8 shots on goal per game, but only sent 24 pucks on net against Allen.

Quad City also got a goal from Jared Brown as well. Other players who recorded assists for Quad City were Jared Lavender, Brandon Marino, Justin Chwedoruk, and Jeremy Boyer, who contributed one a piece.

Marco Cousineau made 22 saves for Allen on 24 shots. Brown rejected 34 shots on goal for the Mallards. Quad City incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.