New Jersey Rockets (MM) relied on the scoring touch of Marc Horvat, who netted two goals, to beat Belle Tire (MM), 3-1.

Horvat's tallies came at 2:09 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and 1:54 into the third to make the score 2-1 New Jersey Rockets (MM).

New Jersey Rockets (MM) additionally got points from Jake Tengi, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for New Jersey Rockets (MM) were Michael Longhintano, Luke Caddo, Stephen Tillie, and Nick Jean-Louis, who contributed one each.

Belle Tire (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Belle Tire (MM) averages 3.1 goals per game.

Belle Tire (MM) was led by Chris Murphy, who scored the team's only goal. Murphy scored on the power play 15:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Thomas Terranova was put in the box for too many players. Nate Kallen assisted on the tally.

Connor Silverstein recorded 16 saves for New Jersey Rockets (MM). New Jersey Rockets (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Corbin Kaczperski rejected 12 shots on goal for Belle Tire (MM). Belle Tire (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.