Washington Little Capitals 16U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Sacha Guillemain put Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U up 4-2 in the third period, but Washington Little Capitals 16U pulled to within one on Kamron Sarmadi's tally 17:00 into the third period.

Guillemain was all over the ice for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U, as he racked up four goals in the win. Guillemain's first goal came 3:09 into the third period. He then added goals at 9:06 into the third and at 15:23 into the third.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U kept Washington Little Capitals 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Alec Coakley made 27 saves on 31 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U were Jacob Goldowski, who had two and Shane Miller, Sammy Steele, and Trevor Brown, who contributed one each.

Washington Little Capitals 16U stifled Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Washington Little Capitals 16U forced Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U goalie Thomas Draper to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Washington Little Capitals 16U additionally got points from Andrew Kurapov, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Thomas Martin also scored for Washington Little Capitals 16U. In addition, Washington Little Capitals 16U received assists from Griffin Long, who had two and Cole McDowell and Matthew Vermont, who each chipped in one.

Draper rejected 29 shots on goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Washington Little Capitals 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.