Mississippi RiverKings took the lead against the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Mississippi RiverKings took over the lead for good with a goal by Linden Bahm at 4:49 in the first period. Mississippi RiverKings earned a power play opportunity when Brandon Blair was put in the box for tripping. Leo Thomas picked up the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings was led by goalie Peter Di Salvo, who finished with 40 saves while allowing one goal. Di Salvo certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.57 entering the contest.

Thomas had one goal and two assists to lead Mississippi RiverKings. Thomas scored on the power play 2:46 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Mississippi RiverKings. Mississippi RiverKings had gotten the advantage when Pensacola's Shaun Arvai was sent off for illegal check to the head. Andrew Randazzo assisted on the tally.

Mississippi RiverKings excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Matt Whitehead also scored for Mississippi RiverKings. More assists for Mississippi RiverKings came via Mike Hayward, who had one and Mike Henderson, who had two.

The Ice Flyers were held below their usual level of production. Pensacola puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. The Ice Flyers' offense rang up 41 shots on Mississippi RiverKings' net.

Pensacola was led by Corey Banfield, who scored the team's only goal. Banfield scored 2:18 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Adam Pawlick picked up the assist.

Mississippi RiverKings totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 2-for-5 on the power play. Max Strang made 20 saves for the Ice Flyers on 23 shots. Pensacola ended with 17 minutes in penalty time with six minors and one major.