Florida Eels gutted out a close 3-2 win against Tampa Bay Juniors.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Michael Kobus secured the win for Florida Eels with a goal in the third period.

After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Tampa Bay Juniors faces elimination next time out.

Zachary Boyle had two goals to lead Florida Eels to victory. Boyle scored at 9:57 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while on the power play 14:26 into the third to make the score 2-2.

Tampa Bay Juniors' power play was ineffective against Florida Eels' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Florida Eels excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Florida Eels kept Tampa Bay Juniors' goalie busy throughout the game, and Theodore Woodbury made 33 saves on 36 shots.

In addition, Florida Eels received assists from Dylan Kaufman and Clayton Boyd, who each chipped in one and Jordan Court and Brandon Hotaling, who contributed two a piece.

Tampa Bay Juniors forced Florida Eels goalie Robert Henriksson to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots.

Tampa Bay Juniors was helped by Trey Stern, who had one goal. Stern scored 1:11 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Tampa Bay Juniors. Brandon Goudreau picked up the assist. Tampa Bay Juniors additionally got points from Goudreau, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Tampa Bay Juniors were Jonathan Grodzki and Connor Smith, who each chipped in one.

Robert Henriksson made 44 saves for Florida Eels on 46 shots. Florida Eels incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Tampa Bay Juniors incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.