The Rapid City Rush faced a tough defeat against the Wichita Thunder, losing 3-0 in their final game of the series. Jay Dickman made a significant impact by scoring a power play goal early and sealing the game with an empty netter. Despite outshooting the Thunder, the Rush struggled to find the back of the net, marking their first shutout of the season.

Wichita's Gabriel Carriere excelled in goal, achieving a 38-save shutout. This loss also signifies only the second time the Rush has been swept in a three-game series at Wichita in six seasons, with the last incident occurring in December 2022.