xPhoenix Knights gutted out a close 3-2 win against xCheyenne Stampede.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Mitch Cobby at 19:45 of the second period.

xPhoenix Knights was led by Cobby, who registered one goal.

xPhoenix Knights was sparked by Cobby, who had one goal.

xPhoenix Knights' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four xCheyenne Stampede power plays. xPhoenix Knights did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. xPhoenix Knights puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game. xCheyenne Stampede was unable to stop xPhoenix Knights from sending pucks towards the net, and xPhoenix Knights eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

Others who scored for xPhoenix Knights included Matt Gamblin and Kelby Minshull, who each put in one. In addition, xPhoenix Knights received assists from Jordan Cullum, who had two and Colin Bresnehan, Max Mahood, Brennan Johnsson, and Mattias Marten, who contributed one a piece.

xCheyenne Stampede's offense operated below it season average. xCheyenne Stampede averages 4.6 goals per game.

xCheyenne Stampede was led by Thayne Trumbull, who tallied two goals. Trumbull scored the first of his two goals at 5:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 xCheyenne Stampede. Heath Lantz assisted on the tally. Trumbull's next tally made the score 2-2 with 5:37 left in the second period. Alexander Andersson picked up the assist. Other players who recorded assists for xCheyenne Stampede were Maans Gustavsson and Ian Teal, who each chipped in one.

Luke Stripp made 20 saves for xPhoenix Knights on 22 shots. xPhoenix Knights incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. xCheyenne Stampede's Rasmus Hansson stopped 32 shots out of the 35 that he faced. xCheyenne Stampede incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.