The Apple Valley Eagles had trouble finding ways to stop the Eastview Lightning, which beat Eagles, 4-0.

The win gave Eastview a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

The Lightning were sparked by Cole Cooper, who tallied one goal. Cooper scored 5:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Eastview.

Eastview stifled Apple Valley's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Eastview additionally got points from Ryan McNamara, who also registered one goal and one assist. Eastview also got a goal from Mitch Beattie as well. More assists for Eastview came via Jake McGlocklin, who had two and Pierce Erickson and Keith Muehlbauer, who contributed one a piece.

The Eagles' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Eastview power plays.

The Lightning's Zachary Driscoll stopped 21 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Eastview incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Mac Wartick made 26 saves for Apple Valley on 30 shots. The Eagles incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.