Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but Washington Little Capitals 16U held on for a 5-3 victory.

Washington Little Capitals 16U made the score 5-1 on a goal by Andrew Kurapov at 4:13 in the second period, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U got as close as 5-3 when Sacha Guillemain scored 5:38 into the third period.

Kamron Sarmadi had one goal and two assists to lead Washington Little Capitals 16U. Sarmadi scored 5:30 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Washington Little Capitals 16U. Ethan Docking provided the assist.

Washington Little Capitals 16U forced Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's goaltenders to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots and forcing 28 saves. Cameron Herter made three stops and Thomas Draper made 25. Washington Little Capitals 16U found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Washington Little Capitals 16U averages 2.8 goals per game.

Washington Little Capitals 16U also got points from Drew Lorinchak, who also had one goal and one assist. Washington Little Capitals 16U also got a goal from Brian Middledorf as well. In addition, Washington Little Capitals 16U received assists from William Gould, who had one and Theodor Lenz and Griffin Long, who each chipped in two.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U's offense rang up 32 shots on Washington Little Capitals 16U's net.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U additionally got points from Cody Rumsey, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Griffin Mieckowski also scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U. More assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 16U came via Sabatini Iannarelo, who had two and Dylan Davenport and Trevor Brown, who contributed one each.

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