Eric Szczecinski banged in two goals and Matthew Mazza also chipped in two points, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) tied Ohio Blue Jackets (mm), 2-2 (OT).

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was helped by Trevor St-Jean, who registered one goal. St-Jean scored 5:44 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jack Roslovic assisted on the tally. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) also got a goal from Carson Meyer as well. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) were Zachary Tyson and Kole Sherwood, who each chipped in one.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) to score on any of its three power plays. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was unable to stop Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) eventually piled up 50 shots on goal.

More assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) came via Owen Green and Ryan Fritz, who contributed one a piece.

Grant Valentine made 48 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) on 50 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Matthew Blattenberger rejected 28 shots on goal for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm). Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.