In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM).

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Luke Edgerton's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Edgerton had a great game for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), netting two goals.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) wound up below its season average of 13.0 penalty minutes per game. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) kept Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Alexander Frosh made 32 saves on 35 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Jordan Timmons, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Tyler Hudak, Eric Cooley, Connor Quinn, David Nee, and Stephen Rex, who contributed one each.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks (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 three power plays. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was unable to stop Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) was helped by Bryce Hunt, who racked up one goal. Hunt scored 11:14 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Zachary Kiser assisted on the tally. Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) also got a goal from Jack Sitzman as well. In addition, Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) received assists from Andre Ghantous, who had one.

Chad Veltri rejected 31 shots on goal for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Anaheim Jr. Ducks (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors and had no power play opportunities.