Mississippi RiverKings and the Huntsville Havoc were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Mississippi RiverKings made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Devin Mantha at 5:08 of the second period.

Cody Dion had two goals and one assist to lead Mississippi RiverKings. Dion scored the first of his two goals at 14:38 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Mississippi RiverKings. Dylan Quaile picked up the assist. Dion's next tally made the score 5-3 Mississippi RiverKings with 17:29 left in the third period. Quaile assisted on the tally.

Mississippi RiverKings found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Mississippi RiverKings averages 2.3 goals per game. Mississippi RiverKings put 38 shots on net during the contest, more than the 26.3 it averages per game.

Mississippi RiverKings additionally got points from Mike Hayward, who also registered one goal and one assist. Leo Thomas also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Bryon Paulazzo, Justin Gvora, Matt Harrington, and Andrew Randazzo, who each chipped in one.

Huntsville kept Mississippi RiverKings' goalie busy throughout the game, and Peter Di Salvo made 35 saves on 38 shots.

The Havoc were helped by Eric Alexander, who racked up one goal. Alexander scored 44 seconds into the third period to make the score 4-3 Mississippi RiverKings. Nick Lazorko picked up the assist. Huntsville also got points from Stuart Stefan, who also had one goal and one assist. Huntsville also got a goal from Jacob Johnstone as well. In addition, Huntsville received assists from Ray Ortiz and Mike Gurtler, who contributed two each.

Mississippi RiverKings totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 1-for-5 on the power play. Jesse Kallechy rejected 33 shots on goal for Huntsville. The Havoc totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-2 on the power play.