Team Illinois 18U failed to take advantage of its power play opportunities and Madison Capitols 18U shook off a number of penalties to win, 7-3.

Madison Capitols 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Team Illinois 18U to score on any of its six power plays. Madison Capitols 18U bested its season scoring average. Madison Capitols 18U averages 4.4 goals per game. Madison Capitols 18U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Madison Capitols 18U gives up 0.8 goals per game. Madison Capitols 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Madison Capitols 18U was helped by Anthony Callin, who racked up one goal. Callin scored on the power play 4:01 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Madison Capitols 18U. Madison Capitols 18U had gained a power play chance when Jonathan Lakhani was whistled for hooking. Mick Messner assisted on the tally. Madison Capitols 18U also got points from Messner, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Madison Capitols 18U included Alec Semandel, Kasey Fitzjerrells, Verners Egle, Nick Hames, and Konur Peterson, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Madison Capitols 18U were Ryan Carlson, who had one and Mikey Butcher, Chase Mickelson, and Jakob Hanthorn, who each chipped in two.

Team Illinois 18U was helped by Zach Hayes, who finished with one goal. Hayes scored 10:41 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Madison Capitols 18U. Michael Lenzi picked up the assist. Team Illinois 18U additionally got points from Stan Jatczak, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Team Illinois 18U also got a goal from Kyle Herbster as well. In addition, Team Illinois 18U received assists from Mike Miller, who had one.

Daniel Lebedeff recorded 20 saves for Madison Capitols 18U. Madison Capitols 18U registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Madison Capitols 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Egle was ejected from the game. Team Illinois 18U's Shane Brancato stopped 22 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Team Illinois 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.