Michael Freeman scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Fresno Monsters held off the challenges of Phoenix Knights in a tough 4-3 win.

Fresno Monsters was led by Plate, who finished with one goal and one assist. Plate scored 13:05 into the first period to make the score 4-2 Fresno Monsters.

Fresno Monsters forced Phoenix Knights' goaltenders to work between the pipes, launching 35 shots and forcing 31 saves. Troy Anderson made nine stops and Alex Taylor made 22.

Others who scored for Fresno Monsters included Mike Nolan and Jordan Fontaine, who scored one goal each. More assists for Fresno Monsters came via Mike Fabie, Filip Winkler, and Evan Ingram, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Knights was held below its usual level of production. Phoenix Knights averages 5.5 goals per game.

Phoenix Knights was helped by Ryan McNeely, who tallied one goal. McNeely scored 2:40 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Knights. Phoenix Knights also had goals scored by Max Mahood and Brynton Macnab, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Knights were Jordan Kaspick, Robert Smith, Robert Crisci, and Kelby Minshull, who contributed one a piece.

Fresno Monsters' Austin Piquette stopped 21 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Fresno Monsters incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Phoenix Knights incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.