Matt Couvrette recorded a shutout against Gatineau Mustangs as Ottawa Canadians picked up a 4-0 win.

Ottawa Canadians pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 27 penalty minutes.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 5:55 into the second period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with two game misconducts.

Ottawa Canadians' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on eight Gatineau Mustangs power plays. Ottawa Canadians' defensive play was more effective than usual against Gatineau Mustangs. Ottawa Canadians allows 3.0 goals per game. Gatineau Mustangs was unable to stop Ottawa Canadians from sending pucks towards the net, and Ottawa Canadians eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

Ottawa Canadians was led by Mitch Parker, who registered one goal and one assist. Parker scored 18 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ottawa Canadians. Jamie Molinski picked up the assist. Ottawa Canadians also got a goal from Eric Ferguson as well. In addition, Ottawa Canadians received assists from Scott MciLroy, who had two and Matt Crozier and Stephen Fullum, who each chipped in one.

Gatineau Mustangs' offense operated below it season average. Gatineau Mustangs averages 2.6 goals per game.

Couvrette rejected 28 shots on goal for Ottawa Canadians. Ottawa Canadians registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Ottawa Canadians ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Casey Doner was ejected from the game. Jean-Philippe Giroux recorded 31 saves for Gatineau Mustangs. Gatineau Mustangs ended with 21 minutes in penalty time with eight minors and one major. For Gatineau Mustangs, Cédric Parker was ejected from the game.