Belle Tire (MM) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) held on for a 3-2 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took a 3-0 lead during the second period, only to have Belle Tire (MM) storm back on a Jasen Fernsler goal 3:29 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Jordan Mardirossian was all over the ice for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Mardirossian scored 5:37 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Michael Gornall picked up the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) additionally got points from Gornall, who also registered one goal and one assist. Tim Shoup also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Matt Mendelson, who had one.

Belle Tire (MM) stifled Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Belle Tire (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Belle Tire (MM) puts an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. Belle Tire (MM) struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

Belle Tire (MM) was helped by Mike Maiden, who grabbed one goal. Maiden scored 13:04 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Matt Rzeppa assisted on the tally. More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Sly Sutter and Kyle Shreve, who each chipped in one.

Colin DeAugustine rejected 27 shots on goal for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Brad Hawayek made 21 saves for Belle Tire (MM) on 24 shots.