Cleveland Barons (mm) had a five-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-2 win over Washington Little Capitals (mm).

Brandin Fusaro was a peerless playmaker for Cleveland Barons (mm), as he dished out five to beat Washington Little Capitals (mm),.

Cleveland Barons (mm) forced Washington Little Capitals (mm)'s goalies to work in net, totaling 43 shots and forcing 35 saves. Kristofer Carlson made 27 stops and Todd Lemon made eight. Cleveland Barons (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Cleveland Barons (mm)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Cleveland Barons (mm) averages 2.8 goals per game.

Others who scored for Cleveland Barons (mm) included Nicholas Jenny, Kevin Fees, Gordie Harwood, and Tyler Pietrowski, who scored one goal each and Brandon Schultz and Gordie Myer, who each put in two. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from Brenden Dunning, Blake Dickens, Zach Frank, Frankie Pernsteiner, and Nicolas Carbone, who each chipped in one.

Josh Oring also scored for Washington Little Capitals (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Washington Little Capitals (mm) were Jason O Neill, who had one.

Jimmie Thomas made 24 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 26 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Washington Little Capitals (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.