The Lambton Shores Predators had trouble finding ways to stop the St. Marys Lincolns, which beat Predators, 7-2.

St. Marys was sparked by Rai Diloreto, who racked up one goal and one assist. Diloreto scored 18:26 into the first period to make the score 3-1 St. Marys. Braydon Blight provided the assist.

The Lincolns were often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. St. Marys surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. The Lincolns surpassed their usual scoring output this season. St. Marys averages 2.4 goals per game.

St. Marys additionally got points from Cody Filson, who also finished with one goal and two assists and Mike Siddall, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. St. Marys also had goals scored by Max Naus, who had two and Ben Kirwin and Colin Nancekinell, who scored one goal each. More assists for St. Marys came via Ocean Check, who had two and Nico Giannantonio and Luke Jackson, who each chipped in one.

Lambton Shores forced the Lincolns goalie Andrew Masters to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots.

The Predators were helped by Steven Beenackers, who tallied one goal. Beenackers scored on the power play 5:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Lambton Shores. Lambton Shores had gained a power play chance when Jackson was whistled for tripping. Jay Ritchie picked up the assist. Ryan Trottier also scored for Lambton Shores. Other players who recorded assists for Lambton Shores were Brendan Trottier, who had one and Kyler Keating, who had two.

Masters rejected 39 shots on goal for St. Marys. The Lincolns registered two goals on two power play opportunities. For St. Marys, Mitch Read was ejected from the game. Brett Gilmour took the loss and made 16 saves before being replaced by Alex Tokarewicz who made six saves. The Predators totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. For Lambton Shores, Adam Wammes and Ty Jackson were ejected from the contest.