A six-goal first period deficit cost Philadelphia Revolution, which could not recover and fell to New York Apple Core, 7-0.

Philadelphia Revolution's power play was ineffective against New York Apple Core's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

New York Apple Core was sparked by Brian OSullivan, who tallied one goal and one assist. OSullivan scored short handed 1:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 New York Apple Core. Thomas McGovern assisted on the tally.

New York Apple Core forced Philadelphia Revolution's goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, getting 52 shots and forcing 45 saves. Zachery Skop made 27 stops and Troy Klahre made 18. New York Apple Core put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Philadelphia Revolution to score on any of its seven power plays. New York Apple Core was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. New York Apple Core gives up 2.5 goals on average per game. New York Apple Core's goal total was higher than its season average. New York Apple Core averages 4.7 goals per game. New York Apple Core's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. New York Apple Core could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

New York Apple Core also got points from Joe Finneran, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for New York Apple Core included Andrew Cunningham, who had two and Dillon Radin, Phil Laurelli, and James Loglisci, who each put in one. In addition, New York Apple Core received assists from Colton Schnall, who had three and Will Guido, Travis Quigley, and Daniel Diner, who each chipped in one.

The Philadelphia Revolution penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 10 minors and one major for 25 minutes in penalty time. Philadelphia Revolution had been averaging 15.0 minutes in penalties per game. Philadelphia Revolution was held below its usual level of production. Philadelphia Revolution puts an average of 2.8 pucks into the net per game.

New York Apple Core's Madison Martin stopped 24 shots out of the 24 that he faced. New York Apple Core registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.