Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Washington Little Capitals 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 6-4.

Washington Little Capitals 16U made the score 6-3 on a goal by Thomas Martin at 4:32 in the third period, and Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U got as close as 6-4 when Mark Centrella scored 16:18 into the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Washington Little Capitals 16U wound up below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. Washington Little Capitals 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Washington Little Capitals 16U averages 2.9 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Washington Little Capitals 16U was helped by Ethan Docking, who racked up two goals. Docking scored the first of his two goals at 1:08 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Washington Little Capitals 16U. Cole McDowell picked up the assist. Docking's next tally made the score 5-2 Washington Little Capitals 16U with 19:23 left in the third period. Washington Little Capitals 16U also got points from Andrew Kurapov, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Washington Little Capitals 16U included Theodor Lenz and Brian Middledorf, who scored one goal each. More assists for Washington Little Capitals 16U came via Griffin Long, who had two and Finn McLain, Trevor Nelson, Maxwell Simpson, and Drew Lorinchak, who contributed one each.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U was led by Shane Moran, who registered one goal and two assists. Moran scored on the power play 4:09 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Washington Little Capitals 16U. A slashing penalty on Lenz had put Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U on the power play. Liam McCanney assisted on the tally. Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U also had goals scored by Sean Lippincott and CJ Duvall, who each put in one.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's Benjamin Calaman stopped 15 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Brooks DiMarino made 24 saves for Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U on 30 shots. Philadelphia Little Flyers 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.