Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) pulled out a 4-3 (OT) overtime victory over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) on a clutch goal by Daniel Smith.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s power play was ineffective against Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm)'s penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) was sparked by Smith, who registered one goal and one assist. Smith scored 2:54 into overtime to make the score 4-3 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm). Christopher Blachowski assisted on the tally.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (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 10 power plays. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) kept Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Lewis Simon made 27 saves on 31 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) additionally got points from Blachowski, who also had one goal and one assist. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) also had goals scored by Ethan Kirbis and Ryan Sidorski, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) were Matthew Palmer, Maison Fadale, Kevin Wall, and Trevor Bednarek, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was led by Matt Krieger, who finished with two goals. Krieger scored the first of his two goals at 12:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). David Klauke picked up the assist. Krieger's next tally made the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) with 5:20 left in the third period. Trevor Gilliland assisted on the tally. Brian Kramer also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) received assists from Brayden Lange, who had one.

Dylan Wiemer made 27 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) on 30 shots. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors.