The Burlington Cougars' Joe Sullivan had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing two assists in his team's 13-5 win over the Hamilton Red Wings.

Burlington's penalty kill excelled, as the Cougars gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Burlington kept Hamilton's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jake Rennie made 41 saves on 54 shots. The Cougars' goal total was higher than their season average. This season, Burlington averages 3.8 goals per contest.

Burlington also got points from Eric Samtleben, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Cooper Richards, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Jeremy Gottzmann, who also tallied two goals and one assist, Tyler VanKleef, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Shane Conacher, who also grabbed two goals and three assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Burlington included Alex Landry, who had one and Brett Coulson, who had three. Other players who recorded assists for Burlington were Adam Ostemiere and Ellery O Hara, who each chipped in one, Gavin Shantz, Daniel Campbell, Tyler Mayea, and Adam Glynn, who contributed two a piece, and Steven Mueller and Mark Rodgers, who each chipped in three.

The Red Wings forced the Cougars goalie Brock Novak to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots. Hamilton found itself short handed often, totaling 68 penalty minutes and allowing 10 power plays.

The Red Wings were led by Troy Crema, who registered one goal and three assists. Crema scored 7:12 into the second period to make the score 4-1 Burlington. Wil Pointon assisted on the tally. Hamilton also had goals scored by Sam Berg, who had two and Luke Laidlaw and Adam Brady, who each put in one. More assists for Hamilton came via Patrice Fozo, who had one.

Brock Novak made 41 saves for Burlington on 46 shots. The Cougars incurred 62 minutes in penalty time with six minors.