Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) defeated Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) in a shootout 4-3 (2-0 SO).

The shootout featured four attempts between both teams. In addition to the clincher, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) got a shootout goal from Hunter Wallace.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was down 3-2 after a goal by Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s Brayden Nicholetts at 11:08 in the third period. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Ryan Higgins at 12:33 in the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) kept Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Hunter Bancroft made 29 saves on 33 shots.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was helped by Elliot Burgin, who grabbed one goal. Burgin scored 13:50 into the second period to make the score 2-2. John Mowat provided the assist. Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) additionally got points from Mowat, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) received assists from JACOB BOUCHA, Beau Fixari, Alex Halupnik, and Wallace, who contributed one each.

Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) was unable to stop Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) eventually piled up 49 shots on goal. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) averages 1.0 goal allowed per game.

Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) was helped by Mason Mannek, who registered one goal. Mannek scored 17:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Colorado Thunderbirds (mm). Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) also got a goal from Quinn Martin as well. More assists for Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) came via Colby Bukes, who had two.

Max DeCoursey rejected 46 shots on goal for Ohio Blue Jackets (mm). Ohio Blue Jackets (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Colorado Thunderbirds (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.