Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Connor McDonald had a big offensive game, scoring one goal and contributing two assists in his team's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM).

McDonald scored 6:58 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Gianni Evangelisti provided the assist. McDonald dished an assist on Timmy Thurnau's goal that made the score 1-1 at 8:03 into the second period. He added another helper on Keifer Sherwood's goal that made the score 5-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) at 16:32 into the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) power plays. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s offense rang up 31 shots on Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s net.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Sherwood, who also tallied two goals and one assist. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Mark Damante as well. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Connor Sunkle, who had one and Austin Pooley and Charlie Gerard, who contributed two a piece.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gave up more goals than its normal season average. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Chris Shero, who grabbed one goal. Shero scored 15:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Jonathan Stickel picked up the assist. Michael Louria also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Michael Gornall, John (Jake) Pilewicz, and Trevor Nelson, who each chipped in one.

Henry Dill recorded 26 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Doug Revak stopped 26 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.