Ottawa West Golden Knights survived a determined comeback attempt by Gatineau Mustangs on the way to a 6-4 win.

Ottawa West Golden Knights took a 6-3 lead during the third period, only to have Gatineau Mustangs storm back on a Gabriel Tourangeau goal 18:19 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Ottawa West Golden Knights got the win with help from a great game by Derrin Lahoux, who had one goal and two assists. Lahoux scored on the power play 12:02 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Ottawa West Golden Knights. Ottawa West Golden Knights earned a power play opportunity when Alexandre Grandmaitre was put in the box for holding. Cody Kyle assisted on the tally.

Gatineau Mustangs was unable to stop Ottawa West Golden Knights from sending pucks towards the net, and Ottawa West Golden Knights eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. Ottawa West Golden Knights' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Ottawa West Golden Knights also got points from Dave Kilrea, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Ottawa West Golden Knights included Corey Tam, Jeff Gottzman, Mike Milito, and Mike Darnowski, who scored one goal each. More assists for Ottawa West Golden Knights came via Jake Gaudet, who had two and Phil Edgar, Brandon Lee, Matt Connolly, Eric Wintjes, and Eric Plumadore, who each chipped in one.

Gatineau Mustangs forced Ottawa West Golden Knights goalie Plumadore to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Gatineau Mustangs was often in penalty trouble, as it ended with 10 minors and one major for 25 minutes in penalty time.

Gatineau Mustangs was helped by Dominik Robinson, who finished with one goal. Robinson scored on the power play 12:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Gatineau Mustangs. Gatineau Mustangs had taken the advantage when Ottawa West Golden Knights' Lee got sent off for high sticking. Vincent Proulx picked up the assist. Gatineau Mustangs additionally got points from Mikael Gervais, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Vincent Lauzon, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Gatineau Mustangs received assists from Simon Damphousse, who had two and Mathieu Larose, Bruno Leblanc, and Maxime Belley, who contributed one a piece.

Ottawa West Golden Knights' Plumadore stopped 27 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Ottawa West Golden Knights totaled 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major and went 2-for-8 on the power play. Ottawa West Golden Knights ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brad Mason was ejected from the game. Jean-Philippe Giroux made 31 saves for Gatineau Mustangs on 37 shots. Gatineau Mustangs registered one goal on five power play opportunities. For Gatineau Mustangs, Jérémie Bonneville was ejected from the game.