Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when St. Louis AAA Blues (MM)'s Nick Schnelle scored at 9:00 in the second period to put St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) up 4-1.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) got the win behind a great game by Jared Preete, who had two goals and one assist. Preete scored the first of his two goals at 17:22 into the first period to make the score 2-1 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). Patrick Pence picked up the assist. Preete's next tally made the score 3-1 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) with 16:03 left in the second period. Michael Joyce provided the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s power play was ineffective against St. Louis AAA Blues (MM)'s penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to score on any of its seven power plays. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was unable to stop St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) additionally got points from Luke Gassett, who also registered one goal and one assist. Evgeniy Shomin also scored for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). More assists for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) came via Ryan Edgar, who had two and James Long and Trevor Wilhelm, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) forced St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) goalie Jake Barczewski to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gives up 2.0 goals per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Luke Edgerton, who tallied one goal. Edgerton scored 12:39 into the third period to make the score 4-2 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). Connor Quinn picked up the assist. Others who scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) included Jordan Timmons and Eric Cooley, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Christian Louria, David Nee, Nick Long, and Dustin Rinaldo, who contributed one each.

Barczewski rejected 34 shots on goal for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). Chad Veltri recorded 32 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.