The Niagara Falls Canucks' Matthew Marsden had a big offensive game, scoring four goals and contributing two assists in his team's 11-7 win over the Pelham Panthers.

Marsden notched his first tally 4:39 into the first period. He then added goals at 9:32 into the first, at 11:27 into the second, and at 13:51 into the third.

Pelham's 11 penalties came back to haunt it, as the Panthers let up four goals while on the penalty kill.

Niagara Falls forced Pelham's goaltenders to work in net, launching 56 shots and forcing 45 saves. Tyler Caruana made 32 stops and Stephen Harvey made 13. The Canucks found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Niagara Falls averages 3.7 goals per game.

Niagara Falls also got points from Sean Farquharson, who also registered one goal and one assist, Zack Lansfield, who also tallied two goals and one assist, Peter Falivena, who also racked up one goal and three assists, and Austin Bottrell, who also had two goals and one assist. Kevin Boyd also scored for Niagara Falls. In addition, Niagara Falls received assists from Scott Grieve, who had two, Thomas Flack, who had three, Frank Pucci, who had four, and Taggart Ledyard, Harrison Cottam, Matthew Baldinelli, Cristian DiFonzo, and Cesare Caldaroni, who contributed one each.

The Panthers were often in penalty trouble, totaling 10 minors and one major for 45 minutes in penalty time. Pelham had been averaging 25.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Panthers surpassed their usual scoring output this season. Pelham has scored at the pace of 2.2 goals per game during the current campaign.

The Panthers were helped by Mathiau Young, who registered three goals and one assist. Pelham additionally got points from Dylan Cancilla, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Adam Petric, who also tallied one goal and three assists, and Cameron DeFazio, who also racked up two goals and two assists. More assists for Pelham came via Zachary Plumb, who had three and Liam Little, Martin Nowysz, and Riley Hollowell, who contributed one each.

The Canucks took out Tynan Lauziere after he had made 13 saves and installed Adam Dentico in goal, where he finished with six saves and the win. Niagara Falls ended with 19 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and one major. The Canucks ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Andrew Barbeau was ejected from the game. Pelham registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. For the Panthers, Jesse Burger and Hunter Swain were ejected from the contest.