Missoula Maulers tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but xSalt Lake City Moose held on for a 3-1 victory.

A goal by Tyler Keturi put xSalt Lake City Moose up 3-0 in the second period, but Missoula Maulers pulled to within two on Joey Porco's tally 2:53 into the third period.

xSalt Lake City Moose's Brad Robertson was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 25 saves and let only one puck past him. Robertson certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.87 entering the contest.

xSalt Lake City Moose forced Missoula Maulers goalie Cody Janzen to work between the pipes, taking 47 shots. xSalt Lake City Moose's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as xSalt Lake City Moose finished with 28 penalty minutes.

xSalt Lake City Moose was helped by Brett Meyer, who grabbed one goal. Meyer scored short handed 8:56 into the second period to make the score 2-0 xSalt Lake City Moose. xSalt Lake City Moose found itself down a man on Keturi's holding. xSalt Lake City Moose also got a goal from Martin Tolkner as well. Other players who recorded assists for xSalt Lake City Moose were Pat Dwyer, Cody Rogala, and Adrian Schmidt, who each chipped in one.

Missoula Maulers stifled xSalt Lake City Moose's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Missoula Maulers was held below its usual level of production. Missoula Maulers puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. Missoula Maulers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Nikita Sheptytskyy and Erich Jaeger, who contributed one a piece.

xSalt Lake City Moose registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Janzen rejected 44 shots on goal for Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers registered one goal on six power play opportunities.