Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) defeated Boston Advantage (MM) in a shootout 5-4 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured 14 attempts between both teams. Boston Advantage (MM) got a shootout goal from Harrison Piper. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s other shootout goal was scored by Matthew Damico.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) made the score 4-2 on a goal by JOSEPH SCHULER at 8:23 in the third period. Boston Advantage (MM) evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Patrick Holway at 15:37 in the third period.

Brendan Miller had two goals and one assist to lead Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Miller scored the first of his two goals at 17:55 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Collin Rutherford assisted on the tally. Miller's next tally made the score 3-2 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) with 16:07 left in the third period. Ryan Wheeler picked up the assist.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) kept Boston Advantage (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Josh Mayanja made 48 saves on 53 shots. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) has scored at the pace of 2.6 goals per game during the current campaign.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) additionally got points from SCHULER, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Rutherford, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) came via TREVOR DENNIS, Damico, and ANDREW HUSTED, who each chipped in one.

Boston Advantage (MM) stifled Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Boston Advantage (MM) was helped by Thomas Munichiello, who finished with one goal. Munichiello scored 14:29 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Maverick Hauck assisted on the tally. Boston Advantage (MM) also got points from Pat Limoges, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Jake Hallisey also scored for Boston Advantage (MM). In addition, Boston Advantage (MM) received assists from Blake Chapman, Piper, Shawn Montgomery, and John Barry, who contributed one each.

NICHOLAS VILARDO recorded 12 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Boston Advantage (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.