James Isaacs gave Mississippi Surge a 2-1 (OT) victory over the Louisiana IceGators when he scored 2:12 into the extra period.

Louisiana's power play was ineffective against Mississippi Surge's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Mississippi Surge was paced by Isaacs, who racked up one goal.

Mississippi Surge's offense was clicking better than usual and put 37 shots on goal during the game, better than the 27 shots per game it averages. Mississippi Surge could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Adam Stuart, who totaled two minutes in penalty time with one minor.

The IceGators' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Mississippi Surge power plays. Louisiana's offense operated below it season average. The IceGators average three goals per game. Louisiana relied on a core group of players for most of its offense, as Robert Short, Tyler Lyon and Brayden Metz took 14 of the team's 25 shots.

Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn also scored for Mississippi Surge. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi Surge were Scott Jenks, Nick Guran, and Shawn Skelly, who each chipped in one.

More assists for Louisiana came via Josh Boyd and Jordan Oye, who contributed one each.

The IceGators stifled Mississippi Surge's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

In addition, Louisiana received assists from.

Mississippi Surge got a goal from Versteeg-Lytwyn as well. Other players who recorded assists for Mississippi Surge were.

Mississippi Surge's Kiefer Smiley stopped 24 shots out of the 25 that he faced. BJ OBrien made 35 saves for Louisiana on 37 shots. The IceGators incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.