In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) escaped with a 4-2 victory over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Cameron Sangster secured the win for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) with a goal in the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was sparked by Sangster, who grabbed one goal. Sangster scored on the power play 5:08 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had gained a power play chance when Nick Long was whistled for hooking. Chase Gresock picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) stifled Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Hunter Hogue, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) included Connor Geshan and Justin Richards, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Charlie Kiefer, Bryan Babcock, Trevor St-Jean, and Brett Reed, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Logan Stork, who racked up one goal. Stork scored 8:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Luke Edgerton assisted on the tally. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Jordan Timmons as well.

Eric Dop recorded 19 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Chad Veltri made 19 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 23 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.