The game between the Columbus Cottonmouths and the Louisiana IceGators was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Columbus emerged with a 4-2 win.

The Cottonmouths gained the winning advantage on a goal by Peter MacDougall 2:59 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

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

MacDougall had one goal and two assists to lead Columbus.

Orrin Hergott also scored for Columbus. In addition, Columbus received assists from Andrew Krelove, who had two and Mitch Wall and Derek Pallardy, who contributed one a piece.

The IceGators were helped by Sean Murray, who had one goal. Murray scored 11:15 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Columbus. Jason Hill assisted on the tally. Louisiana additionally got points from Shawn McNeil, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Louisiana came via Brayden Metz, who had one.

Ian Vigier made 28 saves for the Cottonmouths on 30 shots. Columbus incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Jeff rose rejected 19 shots on goal for Louisiana. The IceGators incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.