Robert Smith gave Phoenix Knights a 4-3 (OT) victory over Texas when he scored 3:02 into the extra period.

Max Mahood was all over the ice for Phoenix Knights, as he finished with two goals in the win. Mahood's tallies came at 4:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Phoenix Knights and 19:10 into the second to make the score 3-3.

Phoenix Knights kept Texas' goalie busy throughout the game, and Oliver Eklund made 32 saves on 36 shots.

Phoenix Knights additionally got points from Jordan Cullum, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Phoenix Knights received assists from Ryan McNeely, who had two, Kelby Minshull, who had three, and Charlie Allen and Robert Crisci, who contributed one a piece.

Texas excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Texas' offense rang up 32 shots on Phoenix Knights' net.

Texas was helped by Miguel Caron, who racked up one goal and one assist. Caron scored on the power play 7:50 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Texas had gotten the advantage when Phoenix Knights' Allen was sent off for tripping. Keith Bendall assisted on the tally. Texas also got points from Landyn Howze, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Texas also got a goal from Matt Zaragoza as well. More assists for Texas came via Eric Lewis, who had one and Michael Brown, who had two.

Alex Taylor made 29 saves for Phoenix Knights on 32 shots. Phoenix Knights incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Texas incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.