The team Minnesota Mallards held the grip before the third period to lead with 1-0 in the game on Friday, April 10, 2025, at Riverside Arena.
The Austin Bruins, however, managed to turn the game around and win 3-1.
The Mallards took the lead late in the first period, with a goal from Jack Martens. Drew Bowe and Ethan Rosenoff assisted.
The Bruins tied the score 1-1, only 49 seconds into the third when Nathan Williams netted one, assisted by Jack Solomon and Will Distad.
Jake Spraetz took the lead with a goal three minutes later, assisted by Luc Malkhassian and Ryder Reynolds.
The Bruins increased the lead to 3-1 with 17 seconds remaining of the third period after a goal from Nathan Williams, assisted by Ashton Bynum.
Coming up:
The teams meet again on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. CST, this time in Minnesota at Forest Lake Sport Center.