With the win, FireAntz avoided elimination to make the series score 1-1 in the best of three series.

Knoxville's power play was ineffective against Fayetteville's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

FireAntz stifled Ice Bears's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Fayetteville additionally got points from Nick Lazorko, who also registered one goal and one assist. Fayetteville also got a goal from Derek Elliott as well. In addition, Fayetteville received assists from Alex Brooks, who had two and Kyle Gibbons, who had one.

Knoxville were helped by John Clewlow, who tallied one goal.Clewlow scored in the first period to make the score 1-1 . Adam Sedlak provided the assist.Knoxville also had goals scored by Zack LaRue and Clewlow, who each put in one. More assists for Knoxville came via Sedlak and Doug Reid, who each chipped in one.

Fayetteville incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Ice Bears incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.