Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) made the score 4-2 on a goal by Joshua Gabriel at 8:16 in the third period, and Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) got as close as 4-3 when Vincent Andersson scored 11:44 into the third period.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) stifled Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) kept Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Logan Davis made 30 saves on 34 shots. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) finished with 14 penalty minutes.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) also got a goal from Ryan Kuhn as well. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) were Michael Coyne, who had two and Frank Hora, Joseph Drabin, Nick Matos, and Justin Simonelli, who each chipped in one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) goalie Andrew Lee to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Gianni Evangelisti also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Grant Hazel, Charlie Gerard, and Timmy Thurnau, who contributed one a piece.

Andrew Lee made 30 saves for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) on 33 shots. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) registered two goals on four power play opportunities. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.