Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) pulled out a 2-1 (OT) overtime victory over Belle Tire (MM) on a clutch goal by Bryan Babcock.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was down 1-0 after a goal by Belle Tire (MM)'s Rex Moe at 17:41 in the first period. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Justin Richards at 4:35 in the second period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Belle Tire (MM) to score on any of its three power plays.

In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Chase Gresock and Connor Pooley, who each chipped in one.

Belle Tire (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) power plays. Belle Tire (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Belle Tire (MM) puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game.

More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Trevor Coykendall and Chris Lutz, who contributed one each.

Eric Dop made 24 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 25 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Belle Tire (MM)'s Roman Malkov stopped 24 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Belle Tire (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.