In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Dallas Stars Elite (MM).

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Ian Houk-Graves at 12:16 of the third period.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s power play was ineffective against Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was led by Houk-Graves, who registered one goal and one assist.

Team could not crack Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having nine opportunities to play with the man advantage. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Adam Pilewicz, who also registered one goal and one assist. Logan Stork also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Joe Zottola, who had two and Mitchell Campbell and Austin Lemieux, who each chipped in one.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 34 penalty minutes.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) was led by Reed Tarter, who finished with one goal and one assist. Tarter scored on the power play 7:57 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Houk-Graves was put in the box for cross checking. Alex Ochterbeck provided the assist. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) also got a goal from Troy York as well. In addition, Dallas Stars Elite (MM) received assists from Carson Kelley, who had two.

Kyle Madore recorded 26 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Brock Thompson rejected 25 shots on goal for Dallas Stars Elite (MM).