Wilkes-Barre Miners had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Syracuse Stampede.

Wilkes-Barre Miners was led by goalie Zak Bouve, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. Bouve certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.8 entering the contest.

Wilkes-Barre Miners was paced by Arturs Bush, who racked up one goal. Bush scored 11:22 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Wilkes-Barre Miners. Alexandr Lobachev assisted on the tally.

Wilkes-Barre Miners put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Syracuse Stampede to score on any of its five power plays. Wilkes-Barre Miners' offense rang up 58 shots on Syracuse Stampede's net.

Wilkes-Barre Miners additionally got points from Michael Tugo, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Derek Bureau, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Wilkes-Barre Miners also had goals scored by Brett Welsh and Austin Bandura, who each put in one. In addition, Wilkes-Barre Miners received assists from Lewis Hackling, who had one and Daniel Leisser, who had two.

Syracuse Stampede's offense operated below its season average. Syracuse Stampede averages 3.2 goals per game.

Syracuse Stampede was led by Joey Dupuis, who scored the team's only goal. Dupuis scored 8:16 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Wilkes-Barre Miners. J.C. Lachapelle picked up the assist.

Wilkes-Barre Miners incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Hunter Andersen made 53 saves for Syracuse Stampede on 58 shots. Syracuse Stampede incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.