The Belle River Canadiens, who led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by the Essex 73s and clinched a 4-3 victory.

Belle River led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Canadiens' Brenden Crundwell's scored on the power play at 13:25 in the first period to put Belle River up 3-0.

With the win, the Canadiens evened the series at 1-1 in the best of seven showdown.

Belle River was led by Logan Percy, who had one goal. Percy scored on the power play 19:58 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Belle River. The Canadiens earned a power play opportunity when Daniel Slipchuk was put in the box for tripping. Brian Johnson picked up the assist.

Belle River additionally got points from Mike Ditty, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Belle River also got a goal from Sebastian Kanally as well. In addition, Belle River received assists from Branden Larocque, who had two and Brad Carroll, Zack Bedard, and Kody Gagnon, who contributed one a piece.

Essex was helped by Aaron Thibert, who registered one goal. Thibert scored 55 seconds into the second period to make the score 3-2 Belle River. Jordan Ryan provided the assist. Essex also got points from Ryan, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Colin DeLaet also scored for Essex. More assists for Essex came via Corey Beaulieu and Tyler Scott, who each chipped in one.

Mitch Topliffe recorded 18 saves for Belle River. The Canadiens incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Darien Ekblad made 17 saves for the 73s on 21 shots. Essex incurred 36 minutes in penalty time with 13 minors.