Chicago Fury (MM) relied on the scoring touch of Niko Hildenbrand, who netted two goals, to beat Madison Capitols (MM), 3-0.

Hildenbrand scored at 4:01 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Chicago Fury (MM) and again while 12:57 into the third to make the score 3-0 Chicago Fury (MM).

Chicago Fury (MM)'s defensive effort looked to be improved. Chicago Fury (MM) allows 2.4 goals per game. Chicago Fury (MM) forced Madison Capitols (MM) goalie collin cropp to work between the pipes, taking 55 shots.

Tanner Barnes also scored for Chicago Fury (MM). More assists for Chicago Fury (MM) came via Dylan Adler, Jimmy Slivka, and Connor Kelly, who each chipped in one.

Madison Capitols (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Chicago Fury (MM) to score on any of its six power plays.

Kameron Limburg rejected 20 shots on goal for Chicago Fury (MM). Chicago Fury (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Collin cropp made 52 saves for Madison Capitols (MM) on 55 shots. Madison Capitols (MM) incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Madison Capitols (MM) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and mitch riese was ejected from the game.