Behind one goal and two assists from Filip Starzynski and one goal and three assists from Evan Giesler, the Bismarck Bobcats downed the Wenatchee Wild 5-2.

Starzynski scored 1:16 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Bismarck. Nate Repensky provided the assist. Giesler scored 1:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Bismarck. Starzynski picked up the assist.

Bismarck pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 16 penalty minutes.

The Bobcats excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. By firing 40 shots on goal, Bismarck exceeded the 29.3 shots it averages per game this year.

Bismarck also got points from Giesler, who also tallied one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Bismarck also got a goal from Stanislav Dzakhov as well. More assists for Bismarck came via Tony German, who had one and Nick Wallace, who had two.

Wenatchee's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Bismarck power plays.

The Wild were led by Parker Tuomie, who registered two goals. Tuomie scored the first of his two goals at 30 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Bismarck. Kyle Buffardi provided the assist. Tuomie's next tally made the score 4-2 Bismarck with 18:42 left in the third period. Troy Loggins assisted on the tally.

Aaron Nelson made 20 saves for the Bobcats on 22 shots. Wenatchee's Chase Perry stopped 35 shots out of the 39 that he faced. The Wild incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.