MISSISSAUGA survived a determined comeback attempt by BARRIE on the way to a 4-3 win.

MISSISSAUGA made the score 4-1 on a goal by Kaelyn Johnson at 13:27 in the third period, and BARRIE got as close as 4-3 when Carley Blomberg scored 19:36 into the third period.

The win gave MISSISSAUGA a 1-0 lead in the best of five series.

Natalie Marcuzzi (A) was all over the ice for MISSISSAUGA, as she grabbed two goals in the win. Marcuzzi (A) found the back of the net 11:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 MISSISSAUGA and again while 12:23 into the second to make the score 2-0 MISSISSAUGA.

BARRIE was unable to stop MISSISSAUGA from sending pucks towards the net, and MISSISSAUGA eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

MISSISSAUGA additionally got points from Johnson, who also registered one goal and three assists and Mikyla Grant-Mentis, who also racked up one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. In addition, MISSISSAUGA received assists from Leah Galati, who had one.

BARRIE also got points from Kara Washer (A), who also had one goal and one assist and Devon Viragh, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for BARRIE came via Jillian Banks and Danika Phillips (C), who each chipped in one.

Lin Han made 22 saves for MISSISSAUGA on 25 shots. MISSISSAUGA incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors and had no power play opportunities. BARRIE's Briar Hughes stopped 28 shots out of the 32 that she faced. BARRIE ended with no penalties and went 3-for-6 on the power play.