Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) gutted out a close 4-2 win against Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm).

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Tommy Horn's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Joe Zottola was all over the ice for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm), as he had two goals in the win. Zottola scored at 2:35 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while 14:26 into the third to make the score 4-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s offense rang up 31 shots on Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm)'s net.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) additionally got points from David Polinski, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) received assists from Mike Facchiano, Luke Bafia, Bryan Sienerth, and Dalton Hunter, who each chipped in one.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) was helped by Colin Farrell, who registered one goal. Farrell scored on the power play 9:34 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). Jacob Burford assisted on the tally. David Baskerville also scored for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) were Owen Green, Ryan Hornberger, and Matthew Mazza, who contributed one a piece.

Dom Prosser made 17 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) on 19 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Trevor Micucci recorded 27 saves for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm). Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.