The teams traded the lead five times.

Charlotte's offense operated below they season average. Hounds puts an average of 14.5 shots into the net per game.

Charlotte also got points from Kevin Cunningham, who also registered one goal and one assist and Mike Chanenchuk, who also registered two goals and one assist. Others who scored for Charlotte included Stephen Keogh, who had four and Garrett Thul, who had one. More assists for Charlotte came via Colin Dunster, Henry Lobb, and Alex Zomerfeld, who contributed one apiece.

Florida kept Charlotte's goalie busy throughout the game, and Charlie Cipriano made 12 saves on 21 shots.

Launch was led by Kieran McArdle, who had four goals and one assist.Florida additionally got points from Steven Brooks, who also registered one goal and one assist and Casey Powell, who also registered one goal and one assist. Florida also had goals scored by Connor Buczek, who had two and Lyle Thompson, who had one. Other players who recorded assists for Florida were David Earl, who had one.