MHK Dynamo edged Mikhailov Academy 6-5 in regulation, pulling out a win with a decisive third period. The home side outscored the visitors 1-0 over the final 20 minutes after the teams were tied 5-5 through two.
Mikhailov Academy led 3-2 after the opening period, but Dynamo answered with a 3-2 second frame to get back to even. The difference came at 44:00, when MHK Dynamo scored the only goal of the third period.
The game stood 5-5 after 40 minutes, and the third-period margin decided it. Dynamo finished with six goals to five for Mikhailov Academy, with the final frame providing the separation.