Mississippi RiverKings relied on the sparkling performance of David Wilson in net to grab a 4-1 win against Mississippi Surge.

Mississippi RiverKings' penalty kill excelled, as Mississippi RiverKings gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

Mississippi RiverKings was paced by Deven Stillar, who racked up one goal and one assist. Stillar scored 3:10 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Mississippi RiverKings. Ken Selby picked up the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings stifled Mississippi Surge's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Mississippi RiverKings averages 27 shots on goal per game, but only sent 19 pucks on net against Mississippi Surge. Mississippi RiverKings' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Mississippi RiverKings finished with 17 penalty minutes. The leading offender was Kevin Fukala, who totaled five minutes in penalty time with one major.

Mississippi RiverKings also got points from Stillar, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Matt Whitehead also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Paul DAgostino, Kevin Hamel, Gabriel Boutin-Gagnon, Kyle Lundale, and Darrell Stoddard, who contributed one each.

By firing 41 shots on goal, Mississippi Surge exceeded the 26 shots it averages per game this year.

Mississippi Surge was led by Phillip Ischi, who scored the team's only goal. Ischi scored 5:18 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Mississippi RiverKings. Adam Stuart assisted on the tally.

Mississippi RiverKings' Wilson stopped 40 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Mississippi RiverKings registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Nick Eno made 15 saves for Mississippi Surge on 18 shots. Mississippi Surge ended with 11 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major.