The Nashville Jr. Predators and the Topeka Capitals were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Nashville made the most of its opportunities and won, 4-2.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Nickolas Tandeski's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Tandeski had a great game for the Jr. Predators, netting two goals.

Nashville's penalty kill excelled, as the Jr. Predators gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Nashville's offense rang up 32 shots on Topeka's net.

Others who scored for Nashville included Jesse Hyde and Nicholas Redmon, who scored one goal each. More assists for Nashville came via Trent Kulczyk, Jon Evans, and Alex Durand, who contributed one each and Matiss Gelazis and Kyle Van Wyk, who each chipped in two.

The Capitals could not produce up to their normal offensive output. Topeka averages 4.1 goals per game.

The Capitals were helped by Colin OConnor, who tallied one goal. OConnor scored on the power play 5:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Topeka. Topeka had gotten the advantage when the Jr. Predators' Redmon was sent off for tripping. Richard Yusa assisted on the tally. Topeka also got a goal from John Cuni as well. In addition, Topeka received assists from Andrew Cooley, Tre Kautzman, and Kyle Rimbach, who contributed one each.

Nathan Klebe made 24 saves for Nashville on 26 shots. The Jr. Predators incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Ryan Lund rejected 28 shots on goal for the Capitals. Topeka incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.