Hickey Rats came close to giving away a four-goal lead to Devils, but did just enough to escape with a 7-5 victory.

Hickey Rats led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Hickey Rats' Thomas Cantafio scored at 13:43 in the second period to put Hickey Rats up 7-3.

Hickey Rats got the win behind a great game by Cantafio, who had four goals and one assist. Cantafio notched his first tally 10:38 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:32 into the second and at 9:52 into the second.

Hickey Rats additionally got points from Jason Bastian, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Deighton Blackburn, who also had two goals and one assist. In addition, Hickey Rats received assists from Ryan Brisebois, who had four and Colin Lau and Rich Cottier, who contributed two each.

Devils managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Devils wound up below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. Devils was held below its usual level of production. Devils puts an average of 7.6 pucks into the net per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Devils was led by Landon Lee, who registered two goals and one assist. Lee scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 19:43 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Hickey Rats. Devils had gotten the advantage when Hickey Rats' Bastian was sent off for tripping. Rajin Khera assisted on the tally. Lee's next tally on the power play made the score 6-3 Hickey Rats with 9:09 left in the second period. Bic Banwait picked up the assist. Devils also got points from Kevin Fenwick, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Devils also got a goal from Kyle Izatt as well. More assists for Devils came via Karin Khera, who had one.

Hickey Rats' Ibu Sharif stopped 25 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Hickey Rats incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors and had no power play opportunities. Inderpal Bhachu rejected 14 shots on goal for Devils. Devils registered one goal on four power play opportunities.