Cleveland Barons (MM) allowed Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to net four goals during the second period and fell, 7-2.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) got the win on the strength of a great game by Carson Meyer, who had two goals and two assists. Meyer scored the first of his two goals at eight seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Mitchell Perrault picked up the assist. Meyer's next tally made the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) with 2:52 left in the first period. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had gained a power play chance when Sean Moore was whistled for interference. Kole Sherwood provided the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM)'s netminders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, finishing with 32 shots and forcing 25 saves. Anthony Yamnitsky made eight stops and Henry Johnson made 17. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Cleveland Barons (MM) power plays. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 4.3 goals per contest.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Nicholas Jenny, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Perrault, who also had one goal and one assist. Walker Sommer also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Nicholas Schantz, Bryan Babcock, Joe Urbanic, Mason Schmitt, and Brock Rumbaugh, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was helped by Bryan Moore, who registered one goal. Moore scored 8:40 into the second period to make the score 4-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Jack Pierson assisted on the tally. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Gordie Harwood as well. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Croix Evingson, Ryder Schwamm, and Walker Hamilton, who contributed one each.

Bailey Seagraves rejected 27 shots on goal for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.