The Cambridge Winter Hawks tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the London Nationals would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

A goal by Aaron Dartch put London up 4-2 in the third period, but Cambridge pulled to within one on Mitch Klie's tally 6:03 into the third period.

With the win, the Nationals evened the series at 2-2 in the best of seven showdown.

London was led by Dartch, who tallied one goal. Dartch scored on the power play 1:47 into the third period to make the score London. Matt Fuller picked up the assist.

The Nationals stifled the Winter Hawks' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Cambridge was unable to stop London from sending pucks towards the net, and the Nationals eventually piled up 39 shots on goal. London's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

London additionally got points from Fuller, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Noah Schwartz, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. London also got a goal from Robert MacFarlane as well. In addition, London received assists from Shawn Crowley, Blake Thomas, Paul Hopkins, and Tyler Bryden, who contributed one a piece.

The Winter Hawks' offense rang up 33 shots on the Nationals' net.

Cambridge was helped by Trevor Hache, who racked up one goal. Hache scored 1:08 into the second period to make the score 2-1 London. Chris Taylor assisted on the tally. Cambridge also got points from Klie, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Cody Gratton also scored for Cambridge. More assists for Cambridge came via Brandon Plourde, Andrew Coupland, Lawrence Pagnan, and Todd Bannermon, who each chipped in one.

Taylor Edwards recorded 30 saves for London. The Nationals incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jordan Lee made 35 saves for the Winter Hawks on 39 shots. Cambridge incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.