In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Russell Stover (mm).

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Kole Sherwood's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Sherwood had two goals and one assist to lead Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Sherwood scored the first of his two goals at 9:20 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Zachary Tyson provided the assist. Sherwood's next tally made the score 3-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) with 7:40 left in the third period. Carson Meyer picked up the assist.

Jack Roslovic also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) received assists from Jack Hale, who had one.

Russell Stover (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances.

Russell Stover (mm) was helped by Kody Frantz, who tallied one goal. Frantz scored 15:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Russell Stover (mm). Zach Martin provided the assist. Russell Stover (mm) also got a goal from Brian Billings as well. More assists for Russell Stover (mm) came via Joe Urbanic, Charlie Olson, and Phillip Heisse, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s Grant Valentine stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Max Kerner rejected 22 shots on goal for Russell Stover (mm). Russell Stover (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.