Cleveland Barons (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).

Cleveland Barons (MM) was sparked by Shawn Brennan, who registered one goal and one assist. Brennan scored 9:50 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Cleveland Barons (MM). Max Reisinger provided the assist.

Cleveland Barons (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to score on any of its three power plays. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was unable to stop Cleveland Barons (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Cleveland Barons (MM) eventually piled up 32 shots on goal.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Grant Meyer, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Reisinger, who also had one goal and one assist. Matt Rudin also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Beau Rossbach, who had two and Nick Magyar, Trey Bradley, and Zach Balodis, who contributed one a piece.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Alyx Fonseca, who racked up one goal. Fonseca scored 8:11 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Cleveland Barons (MM). Jason Tackett assisted on the tally. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Gianni Evangelisti as well. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Austin Pooley, Charlie Gerard, and Mark Damante, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s Drew Vogler stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Logan Davis made 27 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 31 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.