Atlanta Jr. Knights had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-2 win over Potomac Patriots.

Potomac Patriots' power play was ineffective against Atlanta Jr. Knights' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Atlanta Jr. Knights excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Atlanta Jr. Knights kept Potomac Patriots' goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Yutzler made 33 saves on 39 shots.

Atlanta Jr. Knights was led by Nick Webb, who had two goals and two assists. Webb scored the first of his two goals at 23 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta Jr. Knights. George Gerasimou picked up the assist. Webb's next tally made the score 5-2 Atlanta Jr. Knights with 1:09 left in the second period. Gerasimou assisted on the tally. Atlanta Jr. Knights additionally got points from Jordan Simmonds, who also grabbed two goals and two assists, Hunter Scott, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Aaron Blaker, who also racked up one goal and one assist.

Potomac Patriots was helped by Alexander Grose, who finished with one goal. Grose scored 13:02 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Atlanta Jr. Knights. Cameron Smith provided the assist. Christian Parker also scored for Potomac Patriots. In addition, Potomac Patriots received assists from wipper and Travis Reece, who contributed one a piece.

Atlanta Jr. Knights' Austin Campbell stopped 18 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Atlanta Jr. Knights incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Potomac Patriots incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.