The Essex 73s relied on the scoring touch of Jordan Brohman, who netted two goals, to beat the Kingsville Comets, 5-2.

Brohman scored on the power play at 14:11 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Essex and again while 4:03 into the third to make the score 4-2 Essex.

The win by Essex clinched the best of seven series at 0-4.

Kingsville's power play was ineffective against the 73s' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Essex stifled the Comets' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The 73s forced Kingsville goalie Kyle Andrian to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Essex could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Sean Ducharme, who totaled six minutes in penalty time with three minors.

Essex additionally got points from Blaise Baillargeon, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Essex got a goal from Brian Hamlin as well. More assists for Essex came via Tyler Raymont, who had two and Corey Beaulieu and Matthew Hebert, who contributed one each.

The 73s' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on eight Kingsville power plays.

Essex also got points from. Hamlin also scored for Essex. Other players who recorded assists for Essex were.

Arren Romeril turned away 23 pucks between the pipes for Essex. The 73s registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Andrian recorded 27 saves for the Comets. Kingsville incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.