Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) rallied from two goals down to secure a 4-3 win over Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a two hole to pick up the win. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) took a 1-0 advantage on a goal by Alyx Fonseca at 4:41 in the first period. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) found itself down 3-1 after Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s Morris Austin put the puck home at 8:00 in the second period. After evening things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Gianni Evangelisti at 15:34 in the second, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) got the game-winner from Mark Damante at 15:07 in the third period.

Fonseca was all over the ice for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM), as he had two goals in the win.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) made Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s goalies to work without much rest, launching 34 shots and forcing 30 saves. Halverson Brandon made 20 stops and Michael Tilford made 10.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Damante, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Cameron Cristofoli, Clay Han, and Jason Tackett, who contributed one a piece and Austin Pooley and Jerad Rosburg, who each chipped in two.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was unable to stop Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) eventually piled up 42 shots on goal.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) was led by Jared Pardoski, who racked up one goal and one assist. Pardoski scored 4:07 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Ishchenko Stanislav picked up the assist. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) additionally got points from Stanislav, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) received assists from Premysl Synek, Lekosiotis Johnathan, McLean Drew, and Pizzimenti Joe, who contributed one a piece.

Henry Dill recorded 39 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.