The Fresno Monsters tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the Kenai River Brown Bears would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Kenai River took a 3-1 lead during the third period, only to have Fresno storm back on a Kyle Buffardi goal 13:34 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

The Brown Bears were led by Alex Jackstadt, who registered one goal and one assist. Jackstadt scored 10:40 into the third period to make the score Kenai River. Alec Butcher picked up the assist.

The 32 shots that Kenai River put on net surpassed the Brown Bears' average of 24.2 shots per game this season.

Kenai River also got points from Butcher, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Kenai River also got a goal from Zac Lazzaro as well. In addition, Kenai River received assists from Albin Karlsson and Matt Seidel, who each chipped in one.

The Monsters barely challenged the opposing goaltender, taking only 13 shots on target to force 11 saves. The shot total fell below Fresno's season average of 16.4 shots per game.

The Monsters were led by Justin Plate, who had one goal and one assist. Plate scored 3:02 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Kenai River. Karl Andersen assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for Fresno were Jacob McDowell and Mitchell Snyder, who contributed one a piece.

Kenai River's Marcus Zelzer stopped 11 shots out of the 13 that he faced. The Brown Bears incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tomas Sholl made 29 saves for Fresno on 32 shots. The Monsters incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.