The Strathroy Rockets could not hold down the London Nationals, and Nationals erased a three-goal deficit en route to a 6-4 win.

London never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Nationals was down 3-0 after a goal by Strathroy's Dillon Saunders at 3:42 in the second period. London knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Austin Kemp at 18:28 in the second period. The Nationals netted the game winner at 18:45 in the second period on a goal by Kemp.

Scott Goodman had two goals to lead London to victory.

The Nationals' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Strathroy power plays. The Rockets were unable to stop London from sending pucks towards the net, and the Nationals eventually piled up 41 shots on goal.

London additionally got points from Tyler Sehovic, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Kemp, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for London included Kevin Madden and John Adams, who each put in one. More assists for London came via Brenden Trottier, who had two and Tanner Ferreira, Jordan Di Cicco, Sam Harris, Trevor Dulong, Colin Wilson, and Max Vinogradov, who each chipped in one.

Strathroy's offense rang up 37 shots on London's net. The Rockets found themselves short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Strathroy was helped by Codey McRoberts, who finished with one goal. McRoberts scored 17:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Strathroy. Matthew Stevens picked up the assist. Strathroy also got points from Max Ewart, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Strathroy received assists from Shane Bulitka, who had two and Jeff Clarke and Turner Balasin, who contributed one each.

Zack Weir made 33 saves for the Nationals on 37 shots. London incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Rockets' Dane Gubbels stopped 35 shots out of the 41 that he faced.