The game between Lewiston/Auburn and New England was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Lewiston/Auburn emerged with a 3-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Walker Hamilton's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Lewiston/Auburn was led by Hamilton, who tallied one goal. Hamilton scored on the power play 9:41 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Lewiston/Auburn. Lewiston/Auburn had taken the advantage when New England's Tim Paige got sent off for hooking. Simon Corriveau provided the assist.

Lewiston/Auburn excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. The defensemen of Lewiston/Auburn were also effective in New England's zone, and came away with two goals. Lewiston/Auburn could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 46 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for Lewiston/Auburn included Nick Hudson and Brady McNulty, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Lewiston/Auburn were Dylan Vrees, Daniel Heffernan, and Austin Siering, who each chipped in one.

New England's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as New England finished with 38 penalty minutes.

New England was helped by Brandon Hamner, who registered one goal. Hamner scored 13:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 New England. Mitchell Fehd assisted on the tally. New England additionally got points from Fehd, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, New England received assists from Brian Glover, Aidan Conlon, and John Krapian, who contributed one each.

Zachary Barry made 16 saves for Lewiston/Auburn on 18 shots. Lewiston/Auburn registered two goals on six power play opportunities. For Lewiston/Auburn, Siering was ejected from the game. New England's Robbie Campbell stopped 21 shots out of the 24 that he faced.