Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Luke Lynch's scored at 3:14 in the second period to put Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) up 3-0.

Matthew Michalke had one goal and two assists to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Michalke scored 13:46 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Lynch provided the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) kept Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Logan Davis made 31 saves on 36 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Lynch, who also had one goal and one assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Austin Heakins as well. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Jordan Mardirossian, Jacob Houston, Patrick Hannan, and Michael Gornall, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) goalie Doug Revak to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Connor Sunkle, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Sunkle scored 3:13 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Gianni Evangelisti picked up the assist. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Austin Pooley, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Vincent Andersson also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Charlie Reed and Cameron Cristofoli, who contributed one a piece.

Revak recorded 37 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.