In a game where neither team could get a cushion, xDallas Snipers escaped with a 5-4 victory over xTexas.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Emil Melin at 17:22 of the third period.

Christopher Stein had a great game for xDallas Snipers, netting two goals. Stein scored at 13:24 into the second period to make the score 3-3 and again while 17:30 into the second to make the score 4-4.

xDallas Snipers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four xTexas power plays.

xDallas Snipers additionally got points from Melin, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. xDallas Snipers also had goals scored by Konstantin Ljubobratets and Luke Grignano, who each put in one. In addition, xDallas Snipers received assists from Alexander Lehnbom, who had two and Tyler Tews, Aaron Krominga, and Shane Bonds, who contributed one a piece.

xDallas Snipers was unable to stop xTexas from sending pucks towards the net, and xTexas eventually piled up 58 shots on goal.

xTexas was helped by Chris Stovall, who registered one goal. Stovall scored 9:53 into the second period to make the score 3-2 xTexas. Austin Murray assisted on the tally. Others who scored for xTexas included Anatoly Uspenyev, Dalton Foster, and Miguel Caron, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for xTexas were Landyn Howze and Sebastien Tremblay, who each chipped in one.

Emil Eriksson rejected 54 shots on goal for xDallas Snipers. xDallas Snipers incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Ryan Mulka recorded 25 saves for xTexas. xTexas incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.