In a tightly contested matchup, Half Shell Cartel edged out the Mighty Deks 3-2, with NYRocky94's hat trick proving to be the difference maker. The game remained close throughout, with both teams trading chances and the time of attack slightly favoring Half Shell Cartel (8:23 to 7:02). The turning point came when NYRocky94 completed his hat trick, netting what would become the game-winning goal.
NYRocky94 put on a clinical finishing display, converting 3 of his 5 shots into goals to lead Half Shell Cartel's offense. ACE 22 QC played a crucial playmaking role with 2 assists, while the physical presence of Hoots l16l (6 hits) helped maintain defensive pressure. On the Mighty Deks' side, Binzet37 was a wrecking ball with 11 hits while contributing an assist, and JHubbs92 made his presence felt with a goal on 5 shots.
The goaltending battle saw xFB17 outperform DrunkenComb393, posting a .882 save percentage compared to .786. While the shot totals were close (17-15 in favor of Mighty Deks), Half Shell Cartel's superior finishing efficiency and slightly longer possession time proved decisive. The disciplined play from Half Shell Cartel, taking no penalties compared to Mighty Deks' 2 minutes, helped maintain their momentum throughout the game.
