Dallas Stars Elite (MM) gutted out a close 5-3 win against LA Jr. Kings (MM).

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Carson Kelley at 13:06 of the third period.

Kelley was all over the ice for Dallas Stars Elite (MM), as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 40 penalty minutes.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) was unable to stop Dallas Stars Elite (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Dallas Stars Elite (MM) eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s penalty kill managed to stymie LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s power play, giving up only one goal while playing with a man down.

Others who scored for Dallas Stars Elite (MM) included Jasper Korican-Barlay, Reed Tarter, and Triston Wilson, who each put in one. More assists for Dallas Stars Elite (MM) came via Troy York, who had two and Brandon Estes, Cory Delisle, and Ben Allen, who each chipped in one.

LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and one major for 25 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game LA Jr. Kings (MM) had been spending in the box. LA Jr. Kings (MM) kept Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Brock Thompson made 30 saves on 33 shots.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) was helped by Dmitri Belavskii, who racked up one goal. Belavskii scored on the power play 12:28 into the third period to make the score 3-3. A roughing penalty on David Almond had put LA Jr. Kings (MM) on the power play. Aaron Aragon picked up the assist. LA Jr. Kings (MM) also had goals scored by Eetu Selanne and Lema Muradov, who scored one goal each. In addition, LA Jr. Kings (MM) received assists from Nicholas Schrepfer, Tadeh Grigorian, Jeffrey Sanguedolce, and Matthew Wiesner, who contributed one each.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) registered two goals on five power play opportunities. LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s Rock Boynton stopped 31 shots out of the 35 that he faced.