Fresno Monsters had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-0 win over San Diego Gulls.

After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, San Diego Gulls faces elimination next time out.

Fresno Monsters was sparked by Jonathan Bengtsson, who had one goal. Bengtsson scored 14:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Fresno Monsters. Michael Freeman picked up the assist.

Fresno Monsters forced San Diego Gulls' netminders to work in net, racking up 75 shots and forcing 69 saves. Jokaim Jutras made 53 stops and Brody Cavataio made 16. Fresno Monsters excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Fresno Monsters additionally got points from Gianmarco Guidon, who also had one goal and one assist. Fresno Monsters also had goals scored by Parker Olson, who had two and Mike Nolan and Conner Osborne, who scored one goal each. In addition, Fresno Monsters received assists from Jacob Haynes, who had two and Evan Ingram, Kyle Jelinski, Kyle Baker, and Mitchell Dolman, who each chipped in one.

Nathan Churchill made 16 saves for Fresno Monsters on 16 shots. Fresno Monsters incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. San Diego Gulls incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.