The Highlanders started off slow falling behind 2-0 after two periods. They started the third with a great jump and scored on the opening shift. They had many opportunities to equalize but the Northern goalie held ground. Northern regained a 2 goal lead on a partial breakaway with 7 minutes remaining. Bringing the game back to 1, the Highlanders battled hard in the final minutes. Northern sealed the deal with a late powerplay goal and and last minute breakway.