Justin Mercier gave HC Gherdeina valgardena.it a 2-1 (OT) victory over HC Val Pusteria Lupi when he scored 1:24 into the extra period.

The win moved HC Gherdeina valgardena.it to down 2-1 in the best of seven series.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it's Gianluca Vallini was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 46 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Vallini will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.34.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it was led by Mercier, who registered one goal and one assist.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it also got points from Derek Thomas Eastman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, HC Gherdeina valgardena.it received assists from Luke Moffatt, who had two.

HC Val Pusteria Lupi was led by Giulio Scandella, who scored the team's only goal. Scandella scored 7:37 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Rapahel Andergassen picked up the assist.

HC Gherdeina valgardena.it incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Tyler Weiman made 19 saves for HC Val Pusteria Lupi on 21 shots. HC Val Pusteria Lupi incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.