Cape Cod Islanders tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but New Hampshire Fighting Spirit would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Mike Callaghan put New Hampshire Fighting Spirit up 3-1 in the second period, but Cape Cod Islanders pulled to within one on Isaac Bosse's tally 16:33 into the third period.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit was sparked by Callaghan, who registered one goal. Callaghan scored 15:37 into the second period to make the score 3-1 New Hampshire Fighting Spirit. Mike Heffernan picked up the assist.

New Hampshire Fighting Spirit additionally got points from Heffernan, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Nick Pino, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for New Hampshire Fighting Spirit were Andrew Gass, Frederic Pugin, and David Fish, who contributed one each.

Cape Cod Islanders excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Cape Cod Islanders got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Cape Cod Islanders also got points from Jean Sebastien Dufort, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Cape Cod Islanders came via Nikita Kusakin and Brandon Robert, who each chipped in one.

Adam Higdon made 17 saves for New Hampshire Fighting Spirit on 19 shots. New Hampshire Fighting Spirit incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Kevin Belanger rejected 22 shots on goal for Cape Cod Islanders. Cape Cod Islanders incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.