Alex Shalamov grabbed two points to lead Missoula Maulers to a 6-3 victory over Lake Tahoe Blue.

Missoula Maulers kept Lake Tahoe Blue's goalie busy throughout the game, and Nick Bretzger made 40 saves on 46 shots. Missoula Maulers surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Missoula Maulers averages 3.4 goals per contest. Missoula Maulers' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Missoula Maulers finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Missoula Maulers also got points from Chris Laporte, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Sam Sevcik, who also tallied two goals and one assist. Missoula Maulers also had goals scored by Sawyer Jacobson and Tanner Todd, who scored one goal each. In addition, Missoula Maulers received assists from Corey Schafer, who had three, Evan Dorwart and Joey Porco, who each chipped in one, and Wyatt Mathews and Austin Azzinnaro, who contributed two each.

Lake Tahoe Blue's offense was handcuffed by Missoula Maulers' defensive play, and Lake Tahoe Blue managed only 13 shots on goal during the game. Lake Tahoe Blue was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 46 penalty minutes.

Lake Tahoe Blue was helped by David Raus, who registered one goal. Raus scored 1:50 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Lake Tahoe Blue. Hunter Lovdokken assisted on the tally. Lake Tahoe Blue additionally got points from Vladislav Polyashov, who also had one goal and one assist and Charlie Hammerback, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Lake Tahoe Blue came via Brandon Aab, Sheamus Stoyle, and Aksel Friberg, who each chipped in one.

Noah Parker recorded 10 saves for Missoula Maulers. Missoula Maulers registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Lake Tahoe Blue registered one goal on three power play opportunities.