The game between the Lambton Shores Predators and the Chatham Maroons was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Lambton Shores emerged with a 5-4 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Steven Beenackers at 8:07 of the third period.

Beenackers had one goal and three assists to lead the Predators.

Lambton Shores pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 46 penalty minutes.

The Predators' offense rang up 31 shots on Chatham's net. Lambton Shores outdid its season average for goals scored. The Predators have scored at the pace of 2.8 goals per game during the current campaign.

Lambton Shores additionally got points from Matt Ross, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Lambton Shores included Nick Sproveiro, who had one and John Warren, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Lambton Shores were Dillon Liberty, Adam Wammes, Ty Jackson, Ryan Trottier, and Brendan Trottier, who contributed one a piece.

The Maroons kept Lambton Shores' goalie busy throughout the game, and Justin Fazio made 52 saves on 56 shots. Chatham could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

The Maroons were led by Trevor Richardson, who grabbed two goals. Richardson scored the first of his two goals at 4:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Chatham. Michael Verboom assisted on the tally. Richardson's next tally made the score 2-2 with 40 seconds left in the first period. Chatham earned a power play opportunity when Trottier was put in the box for slashing. Nate Pietens picked up the assist. Brayden Hopkins also scored for Chatham. In addition, Chatham received assists from Connor Annett, Kyle Brothers, Eric Palazzolo, James McEwen (APM), and Hayden Verbeek, who each chipped in one.

The Predators registered one goal on one power play opportunities. Darien Ekblad rejected 26 shots on goal for the Maroons. Chatham registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. For the Maroons, Connor McKinnon was ejected from the game.