Washington Little Capitals (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Cleveland Barons (MM) held on for a 3-2 victory.

Cleveland Barons (MM) made the score 2-0 on a goal by Matt Rudin at 13:53 in the second period, and Washington Little Capitals (MM) got as close as 2-1 when Zach Lynes scored 3:37 into the third period.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was paced by Scott Donahue, who tallied one goal. Donahue scored 13:23 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Cleveland Barons (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 39 shots on Washington Little Capitals (MM)'s net.

Shawn Brennan also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Trey Bradley, Stuart Ilekys, Beau Rossbach, and Joe Immormino, who each chipped in one.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 14 penalty minutes for five opposing power plays.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) was led by Colin ONeill, who had one goal and one assist. ONeill scored on the power play 5:25 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Corey Kennedy picked up the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Washington Little Capitals (MM) were Erik Kirkham, who had one.

Drew Vogler recorded 16 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Washington Little Capitals (MM)'s Tyler Hough stopped 36 shots out of the 39 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals (MM) registered one goal on four power play opportunities.