Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as North Jersey Avalanche (mm) defeated Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) in a shootout 4-3 (2-0 SO).

The two teams needed five turns to complete the shootout. North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s other shootout goal was scored by Nick Abruzzese.

Steven Agriogianis was all over the ice for North Jersey Avalanche (mm), as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Agriogianis scored the first of his two goals at 15:22 into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Scotty Osani provided the assist. Agriogianis' next tally made the score 2-0 North Jersey Avalanche (mm) with 9:00 left in the second period. Tyler Gratton picked up the assist.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) also got points from Abruzzese, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for North Jersey Avalanche (mm) came via CJ McGee, who had one.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) was unable to stop Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) averages 1.0 goal allowed per game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was helped by Michael Muschitiello, who registered one goal. Muschitiello scored 13:51 into the second period to make the score 2-1 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Baker Shore provided the assist. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also had goals scored by Will Brown and Matthew Francois, who each put in one. In addition, Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) received assists from Jake Gricius and Brayden Nicholetts, who contributed one each.

Justin Robbins made 34 saves for North Jersey Avalanche (mm) on 37 shots. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Jonah Giem rejected 12 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.