Brandon Francisco had one point to lead the Newmarket Hurricanes to a 7-2 victory over the Pickering Panthers.

Newmarket put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pickering to score on any of its three power plays. The Panthers were unable to stop the Hurricanes from sending pucks towards the net, and Newmarket eventually piled up 40 shots on goal. The Hurricanes outdid their season average for goals scored. Newmarket averages 2.9 goals per game.

Newmarket also got points from Kyler Nixon, who also registered one goal and one assist, Ian Farrell, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Daniel Leavens, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Newmarket included Matt LeMasurier, who had one and Jeff Murray, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Newmarket were Chris Chiste, who had two, Austin Rigney, who had three, and Jordan Dunin, Brycin Morrison, Taylor Chick, and Calvin Higley, who contributed one a piece.

Pickering was helped by Brodie Tutton, who had one goal. Tutton scored 4:09 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pickering. Aidan Wallace provided the assist. Pickering additionally got points from Wallace, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Pickering received assists from Andrew McCann and Matt Galati, who each chipped in one.

The Hurricanes' Lucas Peressini stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Newmarket incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Conor Barrie rejected 33 shots on goal for the Panthers. Pickering incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.