The Utica Comets faced the Laval Rocket in a closely contested match, aiming for their first win of the season. Despite a spirited comeback, the Comets fell short, losing 4-3. The Rocket initially surged ahead with goals from Owen Beck, Josh Roy, and Laurent Dauphin, establishing a three-goal lead.

In the third period, the Comets showed resilience with goals from Brian Halonen, Filip Engaras, and Justin Dowling, but it wasn't enough to secure points. Filip Engaras was injured during the game and taken off the ice on a stretcher, with updates on his condition pending.