Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) held on for a 3-2 victory.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) took a 3-1 lead during the third period, only to have Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) storm back on a Keifer Sherwood goal 9:39 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) was paced by Nathan Sucese, who had one goal and one assist. Sucese scored 8:45 into the third period to make the score Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Matthew Nuttle provided the assist.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) goalie Henry Dill to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Michael Coyne also scored for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) were Carlos Ross and Ryan Kuhn, who contributed one a piece.

In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Connor McDonald, who had one and Gianni Evangelisti, who had two.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM)'s Blaine Brock stopped 23 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Buffalo Jr Sabres (MM) ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Dill recorded 31 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.