San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 7-5.

A goal by Seth Lind put Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) up 7-4 in the third period, but San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) pulled to within two on Eric Pinsky's tally 9:37 into the third period.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s offense rang up 37 shots on San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM)'s net. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) averages 4.0 goals per game.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was helped by Brett Dillon, who had three goals. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got points from Trey Bagwell, who also grabbed two goals and one assist, Lind, who also finished with one goal and two assists, and Mason Vukonich, who also registered one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) received assists from Yurii Potsiluienko, Drew Platt, and Alec Roye, who contributed one each and Jackson Nauss and Tristan Moss, who each chipped in two.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was unable to stop San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) has scored at the pace of 2.9 goals per game during the current campaign. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) additionally got points from Dante DiNapoli, who also racked up one goal and one assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) also got a goal from Jacob Nelson as well. Other players who recorded assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) were Tyler Buchanan, who had three and Greyson North, Mikhail Ekchenguer, and Kyle Moore, who contributed one each.

Roye recorded 26 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Morgan Kelly made 30 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) on 37 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.