Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) defeated Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) in a shootout 4-3 (2-0 SO).

The shootout lasted for four attempts between the teams. In addition to the clincher, Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) got a shootout goal from SEAN CONLEY.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

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

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was helped by Matthew Novo, who racked up one goal. Novo scored on the power play 8:17 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) had gotten the advantage when Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Nick Long was sent off for tripping. GRIFFIN LOUGHRAN assisted on the tally. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also had goals scored by ANTHONY HORA and MITCHELL HALE, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) were Adam Tretowicz, Andrew Husted, and JAKE BALLAGH, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Austin Tonkovich, who finished with one goal. Tonkovich scored 9:11 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Jordan Timmons picked up the assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) additionally got points from Connor Quinn, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Luke Edgerton also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from David Nee and Jasper Uricchio, who contributed one each.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s ALEX CAMARRE stopped 18 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Chad Veltri made 21 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 24 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) ended with 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.