Florida Eels had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over the Palm Beach Hawks Hawks.

Nicholas Guidry had one goal and two assists to lead Florida Eels. Guidry scored 17:30 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Florida Eels. Brandon Hotaling picked up the assist.

Florida Eels was led by goalie Robert Henriksson, who finished with 40 saves while allowing one goal. Henriksson managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.79 prior to the game.

Florida Eels excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 12 chances. Florida Eels forced Palm Beach Hawks goalie Tyler Perhac to work between the pipes, taking 56 shots. Florida Eels could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 40 minutes in penalties during the game.

Florida Eels additionally got points from Stephen Bourque, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Christof Pontasch, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Florida Eels also got a goal from Zachary Boyle as well. In addition, Florida Eels received assists from Jordan Court and Daniel Condon, who each chipped in one.

The Hawks forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Palm Beach Hawks had been averaging 11.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Hawks put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Florida Eels to score on any of its three power plays. Palm Beach Hawks' offense rang up 41 shots on Florida Eels' net.

The Hawks were led by Christopher Emma, who scored the team's only goal. Emma scored 7:47 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Florida Eels. Robert Ferrari provided the assist.

Perhac recorded 52 saves for Palm Beach Hawks.