Madison Capitols 18U survived a determined comeback attempt by New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U on the way to a 5-3 win.

Madison Capitols 18U made the score 5-2 on a goal by Jordan Fader at 15:33 in the third period, and New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U got as close as 5-3 when Max Weber scored 16:11 into the third period.

Madison Capitols 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 33 penalty minutes.

Madison Capitols 18U's penalty kill managed to stymie New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's power play, giving up only one goal while playing with a man down. The defensemen of Madison Capitols 18U were also effective in New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Madison Capitols 18U was helped by Eric Bush, who tallied one goal and one assist. Bush scored 4:33 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Madison Capitols 18U. Tyler Berndt provided the assist. Madison Capitols 18U also got points from Berndt, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Fader, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Madison Capitols 18U included Austin Redders and Brendon Gysbers, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Madison Capitols 18U were Phil Erickson, Matthew Carr, and Jules Vigy, who each chipped in one.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U puts an average of 5.1 pucks into the net per game. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's offense rang up 48 shots on Madison Capitols 18U's net. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U gives up 2.4 goals per game.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U was helped by Mike Gelatt, who had one goal. Gelatt scored short handed 3:54 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Madison Capitols 18U. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U found itself down a man on Michael Foggia's interference. Zach Berzolla also scored for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. More assists for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U came via Anthony Cusanelli, Tim Gelatt, and Charlie Singerhouse, who contributed one each.

Burton Rehm rejected 45 shots on goal for Madison Capitols 18U. Madison Capitols 18U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Madison Capitols 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Bush was ejected from the game. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's Cam Newman stopped 21 shots out of the 26 that he faced. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.