Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Cleveland Barons (MM).

Matt Mendelson had one goal and three assists to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Mendelson scored 9:36 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Jonathan Stickel picked up the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) additionally got points from Stickel, who also grabbed two goals and one assist and Trevor Nelson, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Michael Gornall also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Jordan Mardirossian, Tim Shoup, and Chris Shero, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 4.2 goals per game.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Max Reisinger, who finished with one goal. Reisinger scored 5:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (MM). Trey Bradley assisted on the tally. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Nick Magyar as well. More assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) came via Grant Meyer and Joe Immormino, who contributed one a piece.

Doug Revak made 19 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 21 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of two power plays. Eric Hancock rejected 23 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors and had no power play opportunities.