The game between xFresno Monsters and San Diego Gulls was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end xFresno Monsters emerged with a 3-2 win.

xFresno Monsters gained the winning advantage on a goal by Mike Fabie 17:13 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

xFresno Monsters was paced by Fabie, who had one goal and one assist.

xFresno Monsters' offense rang up 58 shots on San Diego Gulls' net.

xFresno Monsters additionally got points from Mike Nolan, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. xFresno Monsters also got a goal from Evan Ingram as well. In addition, xFresno Monsters received assists from Jordan Fontaine, Carter Dahl, and Austin Browning, who contributed one a piece.

San Diego Gulls was helped by Ilya Sakhibgareev, who registered one goal. Sakhibgareev scored 18:09 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Michael Leone picked up the assist. San Diego Gulls also got points from Kyle Rimbach, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for San Diego Gulls came via Will Parker and Felix Kronwall, who each chipped in one.

xFresno Monsters' Austin Piquette stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. xFresno Monsters totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play. Brody Cavataio rejected 55 shots on goal for San Diego Gulls. San Diego Gulls totaled 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors and went 1-for-5 on the power play.