In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) escaped with a 5-3 victory over Cleveland Barons (mm).

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Cameron Sangster's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Zachary Tyson had two goals and one assist to lead Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Tyson scored the first of his two goals at 7:02 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Chase Gresock picked up the assist. Tyson's next tally made the score 5-3 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) with 3:06 left in the third period. Carson Meyer assisted on the tally.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) stifled Cleveland Barons (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) also had goals scored by Justin Richards and Kole Sherwood, who each put in one. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) came via Connor Pooley, who had two and Justin Longbrake, Marshal King, and Jack Hale, who contributed one a piece.

Cleveland Barons (mm) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Cleveland Barons (mm) ended up below its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was helped by AJ WOLFE, who had one goal. WOLFE scored 15:18 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Blake Dickens picked up the assist. Others who scored for Cleveland Barons (mm) included TIMOTHY GETTINGER and JACOB GAYDOS, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (mm) were STEVEN IPRI, JUSTIN WELLS, and GARRETT MEYER, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.