Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) failed to take advantage of its power play opportunities and Belle Tire (mm) shook off a number of penalties to win, 5-2.

Belle Tire (mm) was led by John Sladic, who racked up one goal. Sladic scored 2:53 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Belle Tire (mm). Julian Biondo assisted on the tally.

Belle Tire (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Belle Tire (mm) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) goalie Grant Valentine to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Belle Tire (mm) bested its season scoring average. Belle Tire (mm) averages 2.9 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. Belle Tire (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 36 minutes in penalties during the game.

Belle Tire (mm) additionally got points from James Sotiroff, who also registered one goal and one assist. Belle Tire (mm) also got a goal from Bobby Kaiser as well. Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (mm) were Caleb Hute, who had two, Matt Colunga, who had three, and Nick Stanko and Nick Gawel, who each chipped in one.

Belle Tire (mm) was unable to stop Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) averages 2.4 goals allowed per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was helped by Carson Meyer, who had one goal. Meyer scored 9:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Kole Sherwood picked up the assist. Cameron Sangster also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) came via Brian Lee, Justin Richards, and Chase Gresock, who contributed one a piece.

Jacob Laurain rejected 31 shots on goal for Belle Tire (mm). Belle Tire (mm) registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Valentine recorded 29 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.