Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took the lead against Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took over the lead for good with a goal by Logan Stork at 8:35 in the first period. Dustin Rinaldo picked up the assist.

Austin Tonkovich had two goals to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to victory. Tonkovich scored at 12:24 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) and again while 9:38 into the third to make the score 3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM).

In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Jack Lipovich, Jordan Timmons, Connor Quinn, David Nee, and Luke Edgerton, who each chipped in one.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) power plays. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) was led by Kobe Keller, who scored the team's only goal. Keller scored on the power play 17:54 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) had taken the advantage when Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Tyler Hudak got sent off for roughing. Alec Kent assisted on the tally.

Chad Veltri recorded 17 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Connor Poczos made 27 saves for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) on 30 shots. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.