The game between the Ottawa Senators and the Carleton Place Canadians was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Ottawa emerged with a 4-3 win.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Luke McCaw's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

The win moved the Senators to down 2-1 in the best of seven series.

McCaw had two goals to lead Ottawa to victory.

Ottawa also had goals scored by Alexandre Way and Brett Van Stralen, who scored one goal each. More assists for Ottawa came via Jody Sullivan, Louis-Charles Croteau, Mitchell Gibson, Elie Boulerice, and Jim Pearson, who each chipped in one.

Carleton Place stifled the Senators' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

The Canadians were helped by Jordan Larson, who had one goal. Larson scored on the power play 11:09 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Carleton Place earned a power play opportunity when McCaw was put in the box for tripping. Brett Murray assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Carleton Place included Logan Buchanan and Bryce VanHorn, who each put in one. In addition, Carleton Place received assists from Marcus Joseph, who had two and Alex Robinson and Maxime StPierre, who contributed one each.

Ian Andriano recorded 27 saves for Ottawa. The Senators incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Colton Point made 24 saves for the Canadians on 28 shots. Carleton Place incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.