Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on the way to a 5-4 win.

A goal by Dustin Rinaldo put Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) up 5-1 in the second period, but Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) pulled to within one on Cole Michaelis's tally 6:20 into the third period.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got the win on the strength of a great game by Luke Edgerton, who had one goal and two assists. Edgerton scored 17:27 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Jack Lipovich picked up the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s goalies to work between the pipes, getting 32 shots and forcing 27 saves. Austin Park made nine stops and Eric Dop made 18.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Logan Stork, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Connor Quinn, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Rinaldo, who also had one goal and one assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Nick Long as well. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Alex Crilley and Jasper Uricchio, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) goalie Chad Veltri to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) gave up more goals than its normal season average. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) is averaging 1.7 goal against for the season. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Trevor St-Jean, who finished with one goal and one assist. St-Jean scored 1:39 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Connor Geshan assisted on the tally. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also had goals scored by Charlie Kiefer and Collin Siebenaler, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Justin Richards, who had two and Luke Larbes, Hunter Hogue, and Connor Pooley, who contributed one each.

Chad Veltri made 40 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 44 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.