East Coast Eagles tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Potomac Patriots held on for a 5-4 victory.

Potomac Patriots took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have East Coast Eagles storm back on a Richard Hudzik goal 15:52 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Potomac Patriots found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Potomac Patriots averages 2.6 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

East Coast Eagles kept Potomac Patriots' goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Yutzler made 44 saves on 48 shots.

East Coast Eagles also got points from Robert Crawford, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Nathaniel Thiemann also scored for East Coast Eagles. More assists for East Coast Eagles came via Edward Parsons, who had two and Ryan Sullivan, Elijah Spear, Nicolas Scatino, Samuel Banasiewicz, and Connor Kaminski, who each chipped in one.

Potomac Patriots totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play. Bryan Canter rejected 21 shots on goal for East Coast Eagles. East Coast Eagles incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. For East Coast Eagles, Nathan Margets was ejected from the game.