Missoula Maulers climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat Phoenix Knights, 4-3.

Missoula Maulers never led in the game until netting the game winner. Missoula Maulers trailed 3-1 after a goal by Phoenix Knights' Robert Smith at 1:32 in the second period. Missoula Maulers tied things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Anders Nord at 18 seconds in the third period. Missoula Maulers netted the game winner at 3:21 in the third period on a goal by Nord.

Nord was all over the ice for Missoula Maulers, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win.

Missoula Maulers kept Phoenix Knights' goalie busy throughout the game, and Alex Taylor made 54 saves on 58 shots.

Missoula Maulers additionally got points from Joey Sundgren, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Tanner Todd also scored for Missoula Maulers. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Corey Schafer, who had two and John Andersson, Henrik Ekestahl, Nikita Sheptytskyy, and Edward Pollon, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Knights was held below its usual level of production. Phoenix Knights averages 5.1 goals per game. Missoula Maulers was unable to stop Phoenix Knights from sending pucks towards the net, and Phoenix Knights eventually piled up 41 shots on goal. Phoenix Knights could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 46 minutes in penalties during the game.

Phoenix Knights was helped by Robert Crisci, who registered one goal. Crisci scored on the power play 6:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Phoenix Knights. Phoenix Knights had taken the advantage when Missoula Maulers' Derek Griffin got sent off for interference. Shane Fitzpatrick assisted on the tally. Phoenix Knights also got points from David Hornak, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Knights were Jordan Kaspick, Brayden Cullum, Braden Cooper, and Jordan Cullum, who each chipped in one.

Cody Janzen rejected 38 shots on goal for Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Phoenix Knights registered two goals on five power play opportunities.