North Jersey Avalanche (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-3 win over Cleveland Barons (MM).

Brendan Ondick was all over the ice for North Jersey Avalanche (MM), as he tallied two goals in the win. Ondick scored at 12:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Jersey Avalanche (MM) and again while 17:03 into the first to make the score 2-0 North Jersey Avalanche (MM).

North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as North Jersey Avalanche (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) stifled Cleveland Barons (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Cleveland Barons (MM) was unable to stop North Jersey Avalanche (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and North Jersey Avalanche (MM) eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. North Jersey Avalanche (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) additionally got points from Bobby Hampton, who also racked up two goals and one assist and Todd Goehring, who also had one goal and one assist. North Jersey Avalanche (MM) also got a goal from Devon Schell as well. More assists for North Jersey Avalanche (MM) came via Tyler Antonucci, who had two, Nicholas Fea, who had three, and Michael Nisky and Timothy Clifton, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) forced North Jersey Avalanche (MM) goalie Joshua Sarlo to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Josh Norman, who registered one goal. Norman scored 7:33 into the second period to make the score 2-1 North Jersey Avalanche (MM). Nathan Burke picked up the assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Grayson Cellio, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Mike Tish, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Eugene Bentley and Garrett Meyer, who contributed one each.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s Sarlo stopped 29 shots out of the 32 that he faced. North Jersey Avalanche (MM) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Sean Dickson rejected 27 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.