In a back-and-forth battle that needed extra time to decide a winner, HC Edmonton emerged with a dramatic 6-5 overtime victory over the Northstars. The game was a showcase of offensive firepower and resilience, with both teams trading blows from the opening puck drop. The Northstars struck first with Joseph Jones finding the net early, but Brayden Kuo answered for Edmonton to keep things tight after the first period. The second frame saw Grayson Moulds give Edmonton a brief lead, only for Lincoln Wigle and Connor Fudge to respond for the Northstars, setting the stage for a wild third period.
The final regulation period was a penalty-filled affair that saw both teams capitalize on momentum swings. Brody McAuley and Parker Garlitos scored to put Edmonton back in front, but Grayson Moulds' second of the game proved crucial. The Northstars fought back, with Lincoln Wigle netting his second goal on the power play to tie the game with just under five minutes remaining. The game grew increasingly chippy, culminating in a game misconduct to Edmonton's Carter West, but both teams held on to force overtime.
In the extra frame, both goalies stood tall under pressure, with Edmonton's Shaheya Morin making 37 saves and Northstars' Owen Picken turning away 29 in a valiant losing effort. Just when it seemed the game might head to a shootout, Parker Garlitos became the hero, scoring his second goal of the game with a mere five seconds left in overtime, assisted by Brody McAuley to complete the comeback and secure the hard-fought victory for HC Edmonton.