Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) jumped out to a six-point advantage by the end of the first period and beat Chicago Fury (MM), 7-3.

Keifer Sherwood had two goals and two assists to lead Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Sherwood scored the first of his two goals at 8:04 into the first period to make the score 4-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Austin Pooley provided the assist. Sherwood's next tally made the score 7-3 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) with 19:44 left in the third period. Charlie Reed assisted on the tally.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Chicago Fury (MM)'s goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, taking 31 shots and forcing 24 saves. Kameron Limburg made eight stops and Jeremy Wik made 16. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 3.3 goals per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Pooley, who also grabbed one goal and two assists and Gianni Evangelisti, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Grant Hazel as well. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Alyx Fonseca, Cameron Cristofoli, Clay Han, Charlie Gerard, Connor McDonald, and Mark Damante, who contributed one a piece.

The defensemen of Chicago Fury (MM) were also effective in Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s zone, and came away with two goals.

Chicago Fury (MM) was helped by Jeremy Norway, who tallied one goal and one assist. Norway scored short handed 8:22 into the second period to make the score 6-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). A slashing call on Andrew Wyrrick put Chicago Fury (MM) on the penalty kill. Tanner Barnes picked up the assist. Chicago Fury (MM) also got points from Tanner Salsberry, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Kevin Clare also scored for Chicago Fury (MM). More assists for Chicago Fury (MM) came via Jack Nile, who had one.

Logan Davis made 21 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 24 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Chicago Fury (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.