A stellar performance between the pipes by Paolo Battisti helped the LaSalle Vipers defeat the London Nationals, 4-1.

LaSalle pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 19 penalty minutes.

The Vipers were paced by Nathan Veres, who had one goal and one assist. Veres scored 5:56 into the second period to make the score 2-0 LaSalle. Kyler Carter provided the assist.

LaSalle's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven London power plays. London was unable to stop the Vipers from sending pucks towards the net, and LaSalle eventually piled up 48 shots on goal.

LaSalle additionally got points from Brett Primeau, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Brendan Harrogate also scored for LaSalle. More assists for LaSalle came via Graham Pickard, who had one and Nicolas Crescenzi and Mitch Defede, who each chipped in two.

The Nationals were held below their usual level of production. London averages 3.1 goals per game. The Nationals' offense rang up 31 shots on the Vipers' net.

London was led by Matt Bean, who scored the team's only goal. Bean scored 12:33 into the third period to make the score 3-1 LaSalle. Tanner Ferreira picked up the assist.

Battisti recorded 30 saves for LaSalle. The Vipers registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For LaSalle, Nikko Sablone was ejected from the game. Justin Tugwell made 44 saves for the Nationals on 48 shots. London ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and one major. The Nationals ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Anthony Kotsovos was ejected from the game.