The Capitols outpaced the Green Bay Gamblers in a back-and-forth showdown, securing an 8-5 victory on home ice.

Egor Barabanov led the charge early with two first-period goals, while Ian Scherzer and Aiden Long each added key tallies in the second to keep Madison in the fight. The Capitols pulled away in the third with goals from Scherzer, Bobby Cowan, and Finn Brink to seal the win.

Ronan Buckberger recorded three assists, while Aiden Long contributed a goal and two helpers, including a shorthanded setup.

Madison faces off against Green Bay on Saturday with a chance to even the season series.

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