The Cleveland Monsters suffered a 5-2 defeat against the Charlotte Checkers at Bojangles Coliseum, marking their third game of the season with a record of 1-2-0-0, placing them fifth in the AHL's North Division.

Will Lockwood opened the scoring for Charlotte, but Joseph LaBate quickly equalized. Aidan McDonough's two power-play goals helped the Checkers build a strong lead. Despite a late goal from James Malatesta, the Monsters could not overcome the deficit.