The Fresno Monsters had trouble finding ways to stop the Kenai River Brown Bears, which beat Monsters, 4-0.

Kenai River was paced by Alex Jackstadt, who had one goal. Jackstadt scored 1:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Kenai River. Dylan Meier assisted on the tally.

The Brown Bears' defensive effort looked to be improved. Kenai River averages 2.9 goals allowed per game.

Kenai River additionally got points from Lucas Kohls, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Matt Seidel, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Zack Zulkanycz also scored for Kenai River. More assists for Kenai River came via Vincent Stefan, Conor Deal, Albin Karlsson, and Chris Nuth, who contributed one a piece.

Fresno put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Brown Bears to score on any of their three power plays. The Monsters were below their usual level of shot production, taking 18 shots compared to the 25.1 Fresno averages. The Monsters were held below their usual level of production. Fresno puts an average of 2.6 pucks into the net per game.

The Monsters were led by Karl Andersen, who took five shots.

Gustaf Johansson made 18 saves for Kenai River on 18 shots. The Brown Bears ended with nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major. Macauley Haight rejected 19 shots on goal for Fresno. The Monsters totaled 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play.