Matthew Farrell recorded a shutout against the Buffalo Stars as the Bay State Breakers picked up a 5-0 win.

Bay State's penalty kill excelled, as the Breakers gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Bay State was led by Christopher Perry, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Perry scored 1:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Bay State. Kevin Sheehan assisted on the tally.

The Breakers stifled Buffalo's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Bay State forced the Stars goalie Lawson Fenton to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots. The Breakers' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Bay State's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as the Breakers finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Bay State additionally got points from Sheehan, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Gavin Yates also scored for Bay State. Other players who recorded assists for Bay State were John Duranczyk, John Sheehan, Henry Nelson, and Andrew Contillo, who contributed one a piece and Ryan ODonnell and Nicholas Russo, who each chipped in two.

Buffalo found itself short handed often, totaling 16 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

Matthew Farrell made 29 saves for Bay State on 29 shots. The Stars' Fenton stopped 38 shots out of the 43 that he faced.