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

The two teams needed eight turns to complete the shootout. Belle Tire (mm) got a shootout goal from Austin Levering. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) also got a shootout goal from Luc Lavella.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) trailed 1-0 after a goal by Belle Tire (mm)'s Caleb Hute at 13:15 in the first period. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Nick Long at 16:22 in the second period.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was led by goalie Chad Veltri, who finished with 28 saves while allowing one goal. Veltri managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.44 prior to the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances.

In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) received assists from Connor Quinn and Austin Tonkovich, who contributed one a piece.

Belle Tire (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) power plays.

Other players who recorded assists for Belle Tire (mm) were Julian Biondo and John Sladic, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Jacob Laurain made 23 saves for Belle Tire (mm) on 24 shots. Belle Tire (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.