Fox Motors (mm) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but North Jersey Avalanche (mm) held on for a 3-1 victory.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) made the score 3-0 on a goal by Nicholas Seitz at 3:32 in the third period, and Fox Motors (mm) got as close as 3-1 when Reed Lebster scored 11:19 into the third period.

The win gave North Jersey Avalanche (mm) a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) was led by goalie Justin Robbins, who finished with 33 saves while allowing one goal. Robbins managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.75 prior to the game.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) kept Fox Motors (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Camden Kalleward made 33 saves on 36 shots. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) did not rack up many penalties in the contest, racking up just one minor for two minutes in penalty time.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) was helped by Nick Abruzzese, who registered one goal. Abruzzese scored 16:51 into the second period to make the score 2-0 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Steven Agriogianis provided the assist. Matt Cameron also scored for North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Other players who recorded assists for North Jersey Avalanche (mm) were Ross Mitton, Jordan Seyfert, Tyler Gratton, and Scotty Osani, who contributed one each.

Fox Motors (mm) forced North Jersey Avalanche (mm) goalie Robbins to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Fox Motors (mm) did not rack up many penalties in the contest, totaling only one minor for two minutes in penalty time.

In addition, Fox Motors (mm) received assists from Carter ONeil, who had one.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Fox Motors (mm) registered one goal on one power play opportunities.