Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Washington Little Capitals (MM) on the way to a 4-2 win.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) made the score 4-0 on a goal by Ishchenko Stanislav at 4:59 in the second period, and Washington Little Capitals (MM) got as close as 4-2 when Zach Lynes scored 7:45 into the third period.

Cochran Joel had a great game for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM), netting two goals. Joel scored at 4:07 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) and again while 4:39 into the second to make the score 3-0 Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM).

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) forced Washington Little Capitals (MM)'s goalies to work between the pipes, totaling 36 shots and forcing 32 saves. Tyler Hough made nine stops and Jacob Caffrey made 23.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) also got a goal from Lekosiotis Johnathan as well. More assists for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) came via Dean Couwlier, Michael Aukskalnis, Giordano Joe, Vinny Post, Tomlak Brady, and Jimmy Harten, who contributed one a piece.

Washington Little Capitals (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Washington Little Capitals (MM) ended up below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game.

In addition, Washington Little Capitals (MM) received assists from Christian Meike, Bailey More, and Corey Kennedy, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s Halverson Brandon stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Washington Little Capitals (MM) registered one goal on five power play opportunities.