Belle Tire (MM) climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat Washington Little Capitals (MM), 7-6.

Belle Tire (MM) let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. Belle Tire (MM) took a 1-0 advantage on a goal by Dennis Yan at 53 seconds in the first period. Belle Tire (MM) went down 5-3 after Washington Little Capitals (MM)'s Bryan Valancy put the puck home at 11:45 in the second period. After tying things up at 6-6 on a goal by Cameron Cooper at 4:17 in the third, Belle Tire (MM) got the game-winner from Jasen Fernsler at 9:47 in the third period.

Joey Palumbo had one goal and two assists to lead Belle Tire (MM). Palumbo scored 15:39 into the second period to make the score 5-4 Washington Little Capitals (MM). Zach Felser assisted on the tally.

Belle Tire (MM) stifled Washington Little Capitals (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Belle Tire (MM) forced Washington Little Capitals (MM) goalie Jacob Caffrey to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Belle Tire (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Belle Tire (MM) has scored at the pace of 4.3 goals per game during the current campaign. Belle Tire (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Belle Tire (MM) also got points from Cooper, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Sly Sutter, who also finished with one goal and two assists, Felser, who also had one goal and two assists, and Fernsler, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Lucas Linville also scored for Belle Tire (MM). In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Forest Donovan and Luke Bennett, who contributed one a piece and Andrew Yatskis and Jalen Chatfield, who each chipped in two.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) kept Belle Tire (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Brad Hawayek made 27 saves on 33 shots. Washington Little Capitals (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. Washington Little Capitals (MM) averages 3.4 goals per game. Washington Little Capitals (MM)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Washington Little Capitals (MM) finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) was led by Joe Vuolo, who racked up one goal and one assist. Vuolo scored 2:16 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Washington Little Capitals (MM). Washington Little Capitals (MM) additionally got points from Taylor Dremluk, who also registered one goal and one assist, Zach Lynes, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Valancy, who also had one goal and one assist. Washington Little Capitals (MM) also got a goal from Josh Smith as well. More assists for Washington Little Capitals (MM) came via William Harrison, who had two and Matt Pilanski and Erik Kirkham, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (MM) registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Caffrey recorded 27 saves for Washington Little Capitals (MM). Washington Little Capitals (MM) registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.