Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Charlie Gerard put Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) up 5-2 in the second period, but Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) pulled to within two on Andrew Hart's tally 10:57 into the third period.

The Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and two majors for 44 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had been spending in the box. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) goalie Alex Taylor to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 2.5 goals per contest.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Ryan Murphy, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Alyx Fonseca as well. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Timmy Thurnau, who had three and Ryan Solomon, sommer, Jason Tackett, and Connor Sunkle, who contributed one a piece.

Michael Merulla also scored for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM). More assists for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) came via Brendan Jaquay, who had two and Andrew Romano, Tiernan Seningen, Kyle Martin, and Kevin Charyszyn, who each chipped in one.

Bailey Seagraves made 26 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 29 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Taylor recorded 34 saves for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM). Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (MM) totaled 36 minutes in penalty time with three minors and two majors and went 2-for-5 on the power play.