Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Ohio Blue Jackets (MM).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got the win on the strength of a great game by Andrew Whaley, who had one goal and two assists. Whaley scored on the power play 14:04 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) had taken the advantage when Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Connor Sunkle got sent off for hooking. Matthew Michalke assisted on the tally.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) goalie Henry Dill to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) has scored at the pace of 3.2 goals per game during the current campaign. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) finished with 16 penalty minutes.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Austin Heakins, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Michael Gornall, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) included Chris Shero, who had one and Michael Sweeney, who had two. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Patrick Hannan, Matt Mendelson, and Luke Lynch, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) found itself short handed often, totaling 14 penalty minutes and allowing six power plays.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Mark Damante, who scored the team's only goal. Damante scored on the power play 17:36 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had gotten the advantage when Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Gornall was sent off for interference. Charlie Reed provided the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Colin DeAugustine stopped 19 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Henry Dill made 30 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 36 shots.