Kyle Hillick gave the Ottawa Senators the lead in the first period, and the Kemptville 73s was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-1.

Ottawa took over the lead for good with a goal by Hillick at 3:26 in the first period. Salim Mahi-Beaudry picked up the assist.

The Senators' Ian Andriano was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Andriano will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.16.

Ottawa was led by Alexandre Way, who registered one goal. Way scored on the power play 7:58 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Ottawa. The Senators had gained a power play chance when Owen Guy was whistled for hooking. Sean Rappleyea assisted on the tally.

Ottawa could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Senators average 4.1 goals per game.

More assists for Ottawa came via Isaac Anderson, who had one.

Kemptville was held below its usual level of production. The 73s put an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game.

Kemptville was led by Dean Kiriacou, who scored the team's only goal. Kiriacou scored on the power play 13:10 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ottawa. A roughing penalty on William Cullen had put the 73s on the power play. Alex Row picked up the assist.

Ottawa incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Kemptville's Nicholas Hodgins stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. The 73s incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.