The game between the Niagara Falls Canucks and the Buffalo Regals was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Niagara Falls emerged with a 6-4 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by MacKenzie Wood at 4:06 of the third period.

Buffalo's power play was ineffective against the Canucks' penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Niagara Falls was led by Wood, who had one goal.

Niagara Falls additionally got points from Johnny Curran, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Cole Vinnai, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Mitch McIntosh, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Niagara Falls included Austin Wright and Christopher Moses, who each put in one. In addition, Niagara Falls received assists from Brooker Muir, who had two and Tory McLean, Sean Farquharson, Garrett Gallardi, Frank Nemeth, Marcus Michalski, and Vittorio Giannico, who contributed one a piece.

The Regals' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Niagara Falls power plays.

Buffalo was helped by Michael Faliero, who racked up one goal. Faliero scored 1:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo. Matt Mahony picked up the assist. Buffalo also got points from Colton Anstey, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Buffalo also had goals scored by Colin Farell and Nicholas Matos, who scored one goal each. More assists for Buffalo came via Justin Andriaccio, Christian Nati, Ryan Cox, and Matthew Shumate, who each chipped in one.

Emerson Verrier made 21 saves for the Canucks on 25 shots. Niagara Falls incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Adam Dentico rejected 17 shots on goal for the Regals. Buffalo ended with nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major. For the Regals, Tyler Casillo was ejected from the game.