Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) defeated Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) in a shootout 1-0 (2-1 SO).

The shootout lasted for six attempts between the teams. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) got a shootout goal from Chris Conway. In addition to the clincher, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) got a shootout goal from Basso Josh.

Grant Valentine spearheaded the defensive effort for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm), as he did not allow a puck past him and made 34 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Valentine will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.81.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) stifled Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was held below its usual level of production. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) averages 3.4 goals per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s defensive effort looked to be improved. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) averages 2.4 goals allowed per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) kept Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Chad Veltri made 30 saves on 31 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (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. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) puts an average of 2.6 pucks into the net per game. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was unable to stop Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.