Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Arizona Redhawks defeated New Mexico Renegades in a shootout 5-4 (2-0 SO).

Hagborg Olsson was all over the ice for Arizona Redhawks, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Hagborg Olsson scored 9:05 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Arizona Redhawks. Sebastian Viding picked up the assist.

New Mexico Renegades' power play was ineffective against Arizona Redhawks' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Arizona Redhawks' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six New Mexico Renegades power plays. Arizona Redhawks forced New Mexico Renegades goalie Austin Borchert to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots.

Arizona Redhawks additionally got points from Shane Fitzpatrick, who also registered one goal and two assists. Arizona Redhawks also had goals scored by Jonas Almgrund and Garry Mindus, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Redhawks were William Wallin, who had one and Travis Cornwell, who had two.

New Mexico Renegades excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. New Mexico Renegades' offense rang up 34 shots on Arizona Redhawks' net. New Mexico Renegades bested its season scoring average. New Mexico Renegades averages 1.5 goal per game.

New Mexico Renegades was helped by Zach Comfort, who finished with one goal. Comfort scored 18:14 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Arizona Redhawks. Damond Brokke assisted on the tally. New Mexico Renegades also got points from Brokke, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for New Mexico Renegades included Rasmus Alamaa and AJ Mussfeldt, who each put in one. In addition, New Mexico Renegades received assists from Nikita Pervyakov, who had one.

Troy Anderson rejected 30 shots on goal for Arizona Redhawks. Arizona Redhawks incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Borchert recorded 36 saves for New Mexico Renegades. New Mexico Renegades incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.