xJersey Hitmen used a sparkling performance by Sam Dargene to take down xHampton Roads Whalers, as the netminder did not allow a goal in xJersey Hitmen's 1-0 shutout victory.

Luke Rodgers's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 18:22 in the second period. David Szmyd picked up the assist.

xJersey Hitmen was sparked by Rodgers, who racked up one goal.

xJersey Hitmen's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five xHampton Roads Whalers power plays. xJersey Hitmen did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. xJersey Hitmen puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game. xJersey Hitmen's defensive effort looked to be improved. xJersey Hitmen averages 2.8 goals allowed per game.

xHampton Roads Whalers excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. xHampton Roads Whalers was held below its usual level of production. xHampton Roads Whalers averages 4.4 goals per game. xHampton Roads Whalers kept xJersey Hitmen's goalie busy throughout the game, and Dargene made 31 saves on 31 shots.

xJersey Hitmen incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. xHampton Roads Whalers' Blake Scott stopped 20 shots out of the 21 that he faced. xHampton Roads Whalers incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.