The Madison Capitols dominated in their home opener against Chicago Steel on Oct, 17, winning 6-2. Capitols scored six straight goals before giving up two in the third period.

Braeden Waller opened scoring in the first period, netting his first USHL goal, as the puck jumped over before making its way into the net. 

The Capitols took a 1-0 lead into the second period. Off a pass from Rio Treharne, Waller scored his second of the night. Caleb Pittsley followed with his first of the season, assisted by captain Max Rider, extending Madison's lead to three. 

Towards the end of the second period, Chicago Steel was assessed a five minute major for cross checking. Madison capitalized on the man-advantage when Nolen Geerdes' rebound found the back of the net. 

The Capitols took a four goal lead into the third period, which soon turned into a five goal lead after the puck went from under Steel goaltender Alex Wang's pad off a shot by Eero Butella. Less than two minutes later, Caleb Pittsley netted his second goal of the night, adding another goal to the Capitols tally. 

The Steel scored two goals in the later half of the third period, but were unable to catch up to the Capitols six. The night ended in a 6-2 victory for the Capitols.