Tucson would jump on the scoreboard when Lutz skated through the right circle before feeding a backhander past Miner, putting the Roadrunners up 1-0 just 2:58 into the game.
Colorado would generate a quick response as just 2:03 later Ivan tucked in his own rebound from the top of the crease to tie the score at 1-1.
After shutting down an Eagles power play, Tucson jumped back on top when Kunc tracked down a rebound in the low slot and smashed it into the back of the net, giving the Roadrunners a 2-1 lead with 2:25 left in the first period.
In the second period, the two goaltenders continued to serve as Colorado was outscored 12-9, but the two teams headed into the second intermission with Tucson still enjoying a 2-1 lead.
Colorado would have to stop three Roadrunner power plays in the third period, but would do so successfully. Still trailing by just one goal, the Eagles pulled Miner in favor of the extra attacker in the dying minutes of the match. However, it would be Tucson who would take advantage of the empty cage as McCartney would attack an empty netter with 50 seconds left.
Colorado finished the night 0-for-1 on the power play and a perfect 3-for-3 on the penalty kill.
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