In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) escaped with a 5-4 victory over Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm).

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Phil Stamer at 9:50 of the third period.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) forced Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm)'s netminders to work without much rest, ripping 34 shots and forcing 29 saves. Lucas Osborne made three stops and Alex Taylor made 26. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) averages 2.4 goals per contest.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) was led by Cameron Radziwon, who racked up two goals. Radziwon scored the first of his two goals at 15:03 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Eric Benshadle picked up the assist. Radziwon's next tally made the score 3-2 Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) with 4:57 left in the second period. Jacob Burford provided the assist. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) also got a goal from Joshua Biasillo as well. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) were Travis Hicks and Eric Szczecinski, who contributed one a piece.

Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm) kept Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Blattenberger made 27 saves on 31 shots.

Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm) was led by Tiernan Seningen, who registered two goals. Seningen scored the first of his two goals at 2:47 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm). Tucker Garner picked up the assist. Seningen's next tally made the score 4-4 with 12:44 left in the third period. Alec DellaVecchia provided the assist. Lucas Garner also scored for Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm). In addition, Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm) received assists from Wesley Ashley, who had two.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Philadelphia Jr Flyers (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.