Nicholas Bondra scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Washington Little Capitals (mm) held off the challenges of Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) in a tough 3-1 win.

A goal 11:25 into the the first period by Bondra proved to be the game winner, and powered Washington Little Capitals (mm) to the victory An elbowing penalty on Cameron Sangster had put Washington Little Capitals (mm) on the power play. Jacob Arden provided the assist.

Washington Little Capitals (mm) was led by Alex Doyle, who registered one goal and one assist. Doyle scored 14:05 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Washington Little Capitals (mm). Edward Leggett assisted on the tally.

Washington Little Capitals (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) power plays.

Washington Little Capitals (mm) also got a goal from Brady Pfaff as well.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was led by Carson Meyer, who scored the team's only goal. Meyer scored 27 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Washington Little Capitals (mm). Kole Sherwood picked up the assist.

Todd Lemon made 24 saves for Washington Little Capitals (mm) on 25 shots. Washington Little Capitals (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s Bailey Seagraves stopped 14 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.