Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) defeated CT Wolfpack (MM) in a shootout 4-3 (1-0 SO).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) ended up below its season average of 6.0 penalty minutes per game. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) forced CT Wolfpack (MM) goalie Tripp Hutchinson to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Luke Edgerton, who had one goal. Edgerton scored 11:11 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Jasper Uricchio assisted on the tally. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Eric Cooley, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Connor Quinn also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Tyler Hudak, who had one and Jordan Timmons, who had two.

CT Wolfpack (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. CT Wolfpack (MM) finished below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game.

CT Wolfpack (MM) was helped by Peter Dziergas, who registered one goal. Dziergas scored 13:33 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Nicholas Leeseberg picked up the assist. Others who scored for CT Wolfpack (MM) included Jonathan Sanca and Aidan Worrall, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for CT Wolfpack (MM) were Justin Movalli and Charles Wilson, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Tripp Hutchinson made 30 saves for CT Wolfpack (MM) on 33 shots. CT Wolfpack (MM) registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.