Missoula won 5-2 over Bozeman.

Missoula excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Missoula kept Bozeman's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jordan Lehr made 35 saves on 40 shots. The defensemen of Missoula were also effective in Bozeman's zone, and came away with two goals.

Missoula was helped by Oscar Bjorkander, who tallied one goal. Bjorkander scored 13:46 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Missoula. Donovan Mattfeldt provided the assist. Missoula also got points from Dustin Pierce, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Anders Nord, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Jimmy Morris, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Missoula got a goal from Dunk Abbott as well. In addition, Missoula received assists from Alan Maul, who had two and Will Stawinski, Brett Mathews, and Corey Schafer, who each chipped in one.

Bozeman was led by Zach Baker, who had one goal and one assist. Baker scored short handed 7:31 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Bozeman played down a man on Brady Hefner's holding. Brendan Kelly picked up the assist. Bozeman additionally got points from Baker, who also registered one goal and one assist. Garrett Guthrie also scored for Bozeman.

Brandon Newsome recorded 26 saves for Missoula. Missoula incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Bozeman incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.