Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Washington Little Capitals 18U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

A goal by Adam Beyerlein put Washington Little Capitals 18U up 5-2 in the second period, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U pulled to within one on Joseph Campolieto's tally 6:52 into the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Washington Little Capitals 18U finished below its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game.

Washington Little Capitals 18U was helped by Peyton Nash, who registered one goal. Nash scored 1:57 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Washington Little Capitals 18U. Zach Norby picked up the assist. Washington Little Capitals 18U also got points from Cade Groton, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Washington Little Capitals 18U included Aaron Agena and Ryan Leibold, who each put in one. More assists for Washington Little Capitals 18U came via David Leitzel and Justin Daves, who each chipped in one.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U stifled Washington Little Capitals 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U forced Washington Little Capitals 18U goalie Alex Chen to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U gave up more goals than its normal season average. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U averages 2.0 goals allowed per game.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was helped by Mike Morrissey, who racked up one goal. Morrissey scored 16:15 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Andrew Jackson assisted on the tally. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U additionally got points from Tyler Briley, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U also got a goal from Matthew Stewart as well. In addition, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U received assists from Stefan Krupski, Mergim Berisha, Kyle Johnson, and James Panzarella, who contributed one each.

Washington Little Capitals 18U's Chen stopped 28 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals 18U registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U took out Gio Podalinski after he had made eight saves and installed Garet Ciaramella in goal, where he finished with 16 saves and the loss. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.