Soo Firehawks' Daniel Bachynsky scored 23 seconds into overtime to beat Detroit Fighting Irish, 7-6 (OT).

Although Soo Firehawks was up by as many as three goals in the second period, Detroit Fighting Irish kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. Detroit Fighting Irish pulled to within 5-4 on a power play goal by Steven Sewell at 23 seconds in the third period.

Anthony Laaksonen and Bachynsky provided the spark for Soo Firehawks, combining for three goals and two assists. Laaksonen registered two goals and Bachynsky also added one goal and two assists.

Soo Firehawks forced Detroit Fighting Irish goalie Jacob Gorzelski to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. Soo Firehawks found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Soo Firehawks averages 2.7 goals per contest. Soo Firehawks got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Soo Firehawks additionally got points from Bachynsky, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Soo Firehawks included Zach Eitrem, who had two and Kiel Kwiatkowski and Matthew MacLaren, who each put in one. In addition, Soo Firehawks received assists from Noah Anderson, who had two and Christian Wilkins, Mario Taranto, Stephen Hillock, and Michael Mullen, who contributed one each.

Soo Firehawks was unable to stop Detroit Fighting Irish from sending pucks towards the net, and Detroit Fighting Irish eventually piled up 38 shots on goal. Detroit Fighting Irish's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Detroit Fighting Irish finished with 46 penalty minutes.

Detroit Fighting Irish also got points from Michael Perry, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Christian Ramage, who also grabbed two goals and one assist. Detroit Fighting Irish also got a goal from Eric Long as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Fighting Irish were Shawn Mott, who had two and Aaron Robinson, Shawn Eastman, and Joseph Hays, who each chipped in one.

Cody Call rejected 32 shots on goal for Soo Firehawks. Soo Firehawks incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Gorzelski recorded 29 saves for Detroit Fighting Irish. Detroit Fighting Irish registered one goal on two power play opportunities.