A stellar performance between the pipes by Bailey Seagraves helped Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) defeat Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM), 4-1.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was paced by Alyx Fonseca, who racked up one goal. Fonseca scored 11:09 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Mitch Luallen picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Nicholas Jenny as well. Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Jason Tackett, who had two and Ryan Murphy, Ryan Solomon, Collin Rack, Jordan Rose, and Connor Sunkle, who contributed one a piece.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to score on any of its seven power plays. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was led by Andrew Robinson, who scored the team's only goal. Robinson scored 4:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Ryan Romeo assisted on the tally.

Bailey Seagraves made 28 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 29 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s Matthew Blattenberger stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.