The game between NEW JERSEY BRAVES and BUFFALO FUSION was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end NEW JERSEY BRAVES emerged with a 4-3 win.

NEW JERSEY BRAVES gained the winning advantage on a goal by Brandon Lipari 13:25 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Lipari was all over the ice for NEW JERSEY BRAVES, as he finished with two goals in the win.

NEW JERSEY BRAVES also had goals scored by Anthony Lipiri and Max Halvorsen, who scored one goal each. More assists for NEW JERSEY BRAVES came via Anthony Maturo, who had two.

BUFFALO FUSION managed to stay out of the box for the most part, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. However, the total the 1.0 minutes in penalty time per game BUFFALO FUSION had been averaging this year. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

BUFFALO FUSION was helped by ADAM BERECZ, who racked up two goals. BERECZ scored the first of his two goals at 11:34 into the first period to make the score 3-2 NEW JERSEY BRAVES. TOM COMSTOCK assisted on the tally. BERECZ's next tally made the score 3-3 with 10:30 left in the second period. RICHIE CARR picked up the assist. BUFFALO FUSION also got points from CARR, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, BUFFALO FUSION received assists from PAT LAWLER, who had one.

Ryan McCoyd rejected 17 shots on goal for NEW JERSEY BRAVES. NEW JERSEY BRAVES ended with no penalties and went 0-for-1 on the power play. Nick Koszuta made 21 saves for BUFFALO FUSION on 25 shots. BUFFALO FUSION registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.