New Hampshire Fighting Spirit came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Syracuse Stampede, but did just enough to escape with a 3-1 victory.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when New Hampshire Fighting Spirit's Josh Crane scored at 12:16 in the second period to put New Hampshire Fighting Spirit up 3-0.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit was led by Nick Pino, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Pino scored 9:14 into the second period to make the score 2-0 New Hampshire Fighting Spirit. Josh Bowman picked up the assist.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit's offense rang up 35 shots on Syracuse Stampede's net.

Brett Bittner also scored for New Hampshire Fighting Spirit. In addition, New Hampshire Fighting Spirit received assists from Chris Babineau and Mike Callaghan, who contributed one each.

Syracuse Stampede's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven New Hampshire Fighting Spirit power plays. Syracuse Stampede's offense operated below its season average. Syracuse Stampede puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game.

Syracuse Stampede was led by Valters Midegs, who scored the team's only goal. Midegs scored 13:37 into the second period to make the score 3-1 New Hampshire Fighting Spirit.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit's Adam Higdon stopped 14 shots out of the 15 that he faced. Ludvig Kullen Dansarie recorded 32 saves for Syracuse Stampede. Syracuse Stampede incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and had no power play opportunities.