Marie-Philip Poulin scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Les Canadiennes held off the challenges of Brampton Thunder in a tough 3-1 win.

Les Canadiennes took over the lead for good with a goal by Poulin at 17:33 in the first period. Les Canadiennes had gotten the advantage when Brampton Thunder's Jamie Lee Rattray was sent off for tripping. Julie Chu assisted on the tally.

Les Canadiennes was led by Poulin, who had one goal.

Les Canadiennes' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Brampton Thunder power plays. Brampton Thunder was unable to stop Les Canadiennes from sending pucks towards the net, and Les Canadiennes eventually piled up 43 shots on goal. Les Canadiennes' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Les Canadiennes also got points from Chu, who also registered one goal and one assist. Karell Emard also scored for Les Canadiennes. In addition, Les Canadiennes received assists from Noemie Marin, who had two and Cathy Chartrand, Kim Deschenes, and Caroline Ouellette, who each chipped in one.

Brampton Thunder's offense operated below its season average. Brampton Thunder puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game. Brampton Thunder could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Brampton Thunder was led by Rebecca Vint, who scored the team's only goal. Vint scored 6:06 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Brampton Thunder. Laura McIntosh picked up the assist.

Les Canadiennes' Sydney Aveson stopped 18 shots out of the 19 that she faced. Les Canadiennes incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Erica Howe rejected 40 shots on goal for Brampton Thunder.