Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Cleveland Barons (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Kole Sherwood, who had one goal. Sherwood scored 13:54 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Walker Sommer provided the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also had goals scored by Carson Meyer, who had two and Kyle Craddick and Zachary Tyson, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Nicholas Schantz, Marshal King, Trevor St-Jean, Mason Schmitt, and Jack Hale, who each chipped in one and Mitchell Perrault and Brock Rumbaugh, who contributed two each.

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

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Cole Essig, who registered one goal. Essig scored 9:35 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Bennett Altman assisted on the tally. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got points from Altman, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Colton Meekhof, Sean Moore, and Gordie Harwood, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Grant Valentine stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Anthony Yamnitsky made 24 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 29 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.