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Behind a two-goal performance from Gavin Uhlenkamp and a 53-shot barrage, the Fargo Force pulled away to defeat the Sioux City Musketeers 7–4 on Sunday. With the victory, Fargo lead the series at 2- in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Sioux City jumped out to an early lead in a wild first period that saw the two teams combine for five goals. Daniil Butin and Dakotah Bailey put the Musketeers up 2–0 before Kolin Sisson and Uhlenkamp responded for the Force. However, Ashton Schultz beat the buzzer with just two seconds left in the frame to give Sioux City a 3–2 lead after the opening 20 minutes.
Into the second period, the Force regained the lead behind tallies from Jacob Sagadin and Brooks Cullen. Gavin Garry netted the equalizer for the Musketeers at the 15:48 mark.
The third period belonged to Fargo’s special teams. Nate Delladonna netted a shorthanded goal midway through the period to provide the eventual game-winner, followed by a power-play insurance goal from Uhlenkamp. Saxton Tess iced the game with an empty-netter to cap off the scoring.
Ajay White made 30 saves on 34 shots to pick up the win for Fargo.
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