Missoula Maulers had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Phoenix Knights.

Erich Jaeger had two goals and two assists to lead Missoula Maulers. Jaeger scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers earned a power play opportunity when Max Mahood was put in the box for elbowing. Tyler Zandhuisen assisted on the tally. Jaeger's next tally on the power play made the score 6-1 Missoula Maulers with 2:13 left in the third period. A tripping penalty on Tanner Branch had put Missoula Maulers on the power play. John Andersson picked up the assist.

Phoenix Knights fell victim to a deadly Missoula Maulers power play, which ripped Phoenix Knights for four goals.

Missoula Maulers stifled Phoenix Knights' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Knights was unable to stop Missoula Maulers from sending pucks towards the net, and Missoula Maulers eventually piled up 40 shots on goal. Missoula Maulers found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Missoula Maulers has scored at the pace of 3.4 goals per game during the current campaign.

Missoula Maulers also got points from Corey Schafer, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Missoula Maulers included Joey Sundgren, Josh Chamberlain, and Matt Chamberlain, who scored one goal each. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Max Rebholz, Henrik Ekestahl, Tanner Todd, Mason Jones, and Edward Pollon, who contributed one a piece.

The Phoenix Knights penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. Phoenix Knights surpassed its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. Phoenix Knights was held below its usual level of production. Phoenix Knights puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game.

Phoenix Knights was led by Shane Fitzpatrick, who scored the team's only goal. Fitzpatrick scored short handed 14:36 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Missoula Maulers. Phoenix Knights found itself down a man on Mahood's unsportsmanlike conduct. Brynton Macnab provided the assist.

Sebastian Gronborg made 21 saves for Missoula Maulers on 22 shots. Missoula Maulers incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Alex Taylor rejected 34 shots on goal for Phoenix Knights. Phoenix Knights registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.