The Kansas City Mavericks held off a Fort Wayne rally and won 4-3 in overtime, claiming the extra point after surrendering a two-goal lead in the third period. The Komets forced extra time with three unanswered goals before the Mavericks struck in the extra frame.
Kansas City controlled the first two periods, scoring once in each to build a 2-0 lead through 40 minutes. Fort Wayne flipped the game in the third, potting three goals to even the score at 3-3 and push the contest past regulation.
The Mavericks' overtime winner came in the extra session to secure the 4-3 final. Both sides finished with matching goal totals through three periods, but the Mavericks capitalized in sudden death to take the win.
