In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Long Beach Bombers escaped with a 3-2 victory over Fresno Monsters.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Niklas McPherson secured the win for Long Beach Bombers with a goal in the second period.

Johan Beatty had a great game for Long Beach Bombers, netting two goals. Beatty's tallies came at 1:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Long Beach Bombers and on the power play 7:48 into the first to make the score 2-0 Long Beach Bombers.

Long Beach Bombers' penalty kill excelled, as Long Beach Bombers gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Long Beach Bombers could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

In addition, Long Beach Bombers received assists from Patrik Johansson, who had one, Michael Sjolin, who had two, and Carl Lyden, who had three.

Fresno Monsters was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 26.0 minutes per game Fresno Monsters had been spending in the box. Fresno Monsters was held below its usual level of production. Fresno Monsters averages 6.8 goals per game. Fresno Monsters kept Long Beach Bombers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Dennis Tschudi made 47 saves on 49 shots. Fresno Monsters got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Fresno Monsters was helped by Mitchell Dolman, who had one goal. Dolman scored on the power play 10:10 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Long Beach Bombers. Fresno Monsters earned a power play opportunity when Casper Faltskog was put in the box for interference. Kyle Jelinski provided the assist. Fresno Monsters also got a goal from Dan Fitzgerald as well. More assists for Fresno Monsters came via Conner Osborne, who had one.

Long Beach Bombers registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Austin Piquette rejected 18 shots on goal for Fresno Monsters.