Florida Eels gutted out a close 6-4 win against the Palm Beach Hawks.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Michael Viera at 7:19 of the third period.

With three goals and two assists between them, Keanu Gallegos and Viera teamed up to power Florida Eels' offense. Gallegos finished with two goals and one assist and Viera also notched one goal and one assist.

Florida Eels pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 18 penalty minutes.

Florida Eels forced Palm Beach goalie Adam Silverstein to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots. Florida Eels' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Florida Eels additionally got points from Brian Dennerlein, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Viera, who also registered one goal and one assist. Jonathan Carlson also scored for Florida Eels. Other players who recorded assists for Florida Eels were Joshua DeLezenne, Nick Cormier, and Brandon Hotaling, who each chipped in one.

The Hawks' offense rang up 47 shots on Florida Eels' net. Palm Beach struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays. The Hawks were ineffective while on the power play, as they were held to one goal off of nine man advantages.

Palm Beach was helped by Brett Yochum, who racked up two goals. Yochum scored the first of his two goals at 3:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Palm Beach. Yochum's next tally made the score 4-2 Palm Beach with 2:41 left in the second period. Kyle Kohlhorst assisted on the tally. Palm Beach also got points from Kohlhorst, who also had one goal and one assist. Palm Beach also got a goal from Shane Visnick as well. More assists for Palm Beach came via Mason Brinich, who had one.

Marc Terriault rejected 43 shots on goal for Florida Eels. Silverstein recorded 40 saves for the Hawks.