Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) held on for a 2-1 victory.

A goal by Eric Szczecinski put Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) up 2-0 in the third period, but Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) pulled to within one on Paul Maust's tally 12:13 into the third period.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s Matthew Blattenberger was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 29 saves and let only one puck past him. The solid play of Blattenberger will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 4.08.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was led by Szczecinski, who registered one goal. Szczecinski scored 9:11 into the third period to make the score Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Cameron Cook provided the assist.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to score on any of its three power plays.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also got a goal from Isaiah Olschewske as well. In addition, Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) received assists from Christian Zimmerman, who had one and Christopher Molnar, who had two.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) averages 3.1 goals per game.

Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Dan Miller, who had one.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Thomas Brown rejected 15 shots on goal for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.