Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Madison Capitols 18U defeated Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U in a shootout 3-2.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U's power play was ineffective against Madison Capitols 18U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Madison Capitols 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Madison Capitols 18U averages 6.0 goals per game.

Madison Capitols 18U was helped by Ryan Carlson, who registered one goal. Carlson scored 4:12 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Madison Capitols 18U. Nick Hames provided the assist. Madison Capitols 18U also got a goal from Mick Messner as well. More assists for Madison Capitols 18U came via Chase Mickelson, who had one.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was held below its usual level of production. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was helped by Adrian Danchenko, who finished with one goal. Danchenko scored on the power play 8:47 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Madison Capitols 18U. Reed Robinson picked up the assist. Mergim Berisha also scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. In addition, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U received assists from Elijah Latimer, Jeremy Wilber, and Andrew Jackson, who contributed one each.

Daniel Lebedeff recorded 18 saves for Madison Capitols 18U. Madison Capitols 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Gio Podalinski made 13 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U on 15 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.