In a game where neither team could get a cushion, BUFFALO FUSION escaped with a 4-3 victory over NEW JERSEY SURGE.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and COREY KIFNER secured the win for BUFFALO FUSION with a goal in the second period.

BUFFALO FUSION was paced by KIFNER, who had one goal. KIFNER scored 14:17 into the second period to make the score 4-3 BUFFALO FUSION. MIKE KNAVEL provided the assist.

BUFFALO FUSION's offense rang up 34 shots on NEW JERSEY SURGE's net. BUFFALO FUSION did not rack up many penalties in the contest, registering a minimal one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The defensemen of BUFFALO FUSION were also effective in NEW JERSEY SURGE's zone, and came away with two goals.

BUFFALO FUSION also got points from RICHIE CARR, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. BUFFALO FUSION also had goals scored by ADAM BERECZ and DANNY CARR, who each put in one. In addition, BUFFALO FUSION received assists from TOM COMSTOCK, who had two.

NEW JERSEY SURGE was helped by Brandon Davis, who racked up one goal. Davis scored 8:57 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Others who scored for NEW JERSEY SURGE included Ryan Braun and Kyle Edgar, who scored one goal each. More assists for NEW JERSEY SURGE came via George Tobjy, who had one.

Nick Koszuta made 27 saves for BUFFALO FUSION on 30 shots. BUFFALO FUSION registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Justin Teats rejected 30 shots on goal for NEW JERSEY SURGE. NEW JERSEY SURGE incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.