Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Jr. Blackhawks were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Detroit Red Wings made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-4.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Henry Metz's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Metz had two goals to lead Detroit Red Wings to victory.

Detroit Red Wings also got points from Vinnie Salice, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Detroit Red Wings also got a goal from Griffin Jurecki as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Red Wings were Ethan Lund and Ryan Mast, who each chipped in one and Ty Gallagher and Seth Ferguson, who contributed two a piece.

Chicago Jr. Blackhawks' offense was handcuffed by Detroit Red Wings' defensive play, and Chicago Jr. Blackhawks managed only 14 shots on goal during the game.

Chicago Jr. Blackhawks was led by Dominick Rivelli, who finished with one goal and two assists. Rivelli scored on the power play 4:27 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Chicago Jr. Blackhawks had taken the advantage when Detroit Red Wings' Travis Ilitch got sent off for too many men. Andrew Chambers assisted on the tally. Chicago Jr. Blackhawks additionally got points from Trever Burns, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Peter Chrzanowski, who also had one goal and one assist. Luke Buss also scored for Chicago Jr. Blackhawks. More assists for Chicago Jr. Blackhawks came via Jack Devine and Andrew Spence, who each chipped in one.

Ryan Piros made 10 saves for Detroit Red Wings on 14 shots. Detroit Red Wings incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Brandon Heck rejected 19 shots on goal for Chicago Jr. Blackhawks. Chicago Jr. Blackhawks incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.