Hampton Roads Whalers tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Atlanta Knights would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Wesley Davis put Atlanta Knights up 4-2 in the third period, but Hampton Roads Whalers pulled to within one on Alexander Dempsey's tally 14:20 into the third period.

Atlanta Knights pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 86 penalty minutes.

Atlanta Knights forced Hampton Roads Whalers' goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, launching 40 shots and forcing 36 saves. Holden Melgoza made 17 stops and Grant Laughrey made 19. Atlanta Knights was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on 10 chances.

Atlanta Knights additionally got points from Andrew Daehlin, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Brandon Harley, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Davis, who also had one goal and one assist. Atlanta Knights got a goal from Ryan Griggs as well. More assists for Atlanta Knights came via Steven Patafio, Andrew Newman, and Justin Fisher, who each chipped in one.

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Hampton Roads Whalers forced Atlanta Knights goalie Taylor Brost to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. Hampton Roads Whalers was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 120 penalty minutes. The leading offender was Keegan Howver, who totaled 36 minutes in penalty time with three minors and three misconducts.

Hampton Roads Whalers was helped by Nicholas Kujawa, who tallied one goal. Kujawa scored 16:24 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Atlanta Knights. Howver provided the assist. Hampton Roads Whalers got a goal from Alphee Herion as well. In addition, Hampton Roads Whalers received assists from Taylor Paasch, who had two and Jonathon Jones, Michael Addison, and Brandon Large, who contributed one each.

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Brost turned away 41 pucks between the pipes for Atlanta Knights. Hampton Roads Whalers registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.