Phil Janikowski registered one point to lead the Essex 73s to a 4-0 victory over the Blenheim Blades.

Essex excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Essex also had goals scored by William Stadder, Matthew Hebert, and Alixe Saliba, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Essex were Nick Latreille, who had two and Tyler Scott, Tyler Boughner, Max Viselli, Luke Gecse, Dallas Pereira, and Michael Vieira, who contributed one each.

Blenheim did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Blades average 5.0 goals per game. Blenheim could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

The 73s' Trevor Wheaton stopped 24 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Essex incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Eric Stewardson rejected 23 shots on goal for the Blades.