The Burlington Cougars could not hold down the Toronto Patriots Patriots, and Patriots erased a three-goal deficit en route to a 6-5 win.

Toronto Patriots never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Patriots trailed 5-2 after a goal by Burlington's Jordan Peacock at 8:14 in the second period. Toronto Patriots knotted things up at 6-6 on a goal by Stefano Alonzi at 19:51 in the third period. The Patriots netted the game winner at 18:41 in the third period on a goal by Alonzi.

Louis DiMatteo had a great game for Toronto Patriots, netting two goals.

The Patriots' offense rang up 42 shots on the Cougars' net. Toronto Patriots outdid its season average for goals scored. The Patriots average 3.2 goals per game. Toronto Patriots got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Toronto Patriots additionally got points from Michael Siddall, who also registered one goal and one assist. Toronto Patriots also got a goal from Jeremy Pullara as well. In addition, Toronto Patriots received assists from Noah Robinson and Connor Beck, who each chipped in one and Mario Ferraro and Nicholas Ursitti, who contributed three each.

Burlington forced the Patriots' goalies to work in net, taking 60 shots and forcing 55 saves. Jacob Standen made 37 stops and Sean OReilly made 18. The Cougars excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Burlington was helped by David Thomson, who finished with one goal and two assists. Thomson scored 17:47 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Burlington. Chris Cobham picked up the assist. Burlington also got points from Peacock, who also grabbed two goals and one assist, Kevin Dimagno, who also had one goal and one assist, and Alonzi, who also registered one goal and one assist. Anthony Baxter also scored for Burlington. More assists for Burlington came via Zac Herrmann, who had one and James McLaughlin, who had two.

Toronto Patriots incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Andrew Lee made 36 saves for the Cougars on 42 shots. Burlington incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.