Paul Hopkins gave the London Nationals the lead in the first period, and the St. Marys Lincolns was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-1.

London took over the lead for good with a goal by Hopkins at 29 seconds in the first period. Keaton Ratcliffe provided the assist.

St. Marys was stymied by the Nationals netminder Liam Herbst, who stopped 28 shots during the victory. The solid play of Herbst will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.16.

London was sparked by Matt Wildman, who tallied one goal. Wildman scored 3:37 into the second period to make the score 2-0 London. Tristen Elie picked up the assist.

The Nationals forced the Lincolns goalie Connor Hughes to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.

London additionally got points from Elie, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for London came via Matt Fuller, Ryan Shipley, and Scott Lombardi, who contributed one a piece.

St. Marys was led by Cody Filson, who scored the team's only goal. Filson scored on the power play 19:28 into the second period to make the score 2-1 London. The Lincolns had gained a power play chance when Derek Todosichuk was whistled for interference. Mitch Read assisted on the tally.

London incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Hughes rejected 28 shots on goal for St. Marys. The Lincolns incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.