The game between Cleveland Barons (MM) and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Cleveland Barons (MM) emerged with a 4-2 win.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Grant Meyer's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Meyer, who racked up one goal. Meyer scored 13:04 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Cleveland Barons (MM). Max Rasberg provided the assist.

Cleveland Barons (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Cleveland Barons (MM) ended up below its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. Cleveland Barons (MM) kept Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Thomas Brown made 28 saves on 32 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Zach Balodis, who also registered one goal and one assist. Beau Rossbach also scored for Cleveland Barons (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Cleveland Barons (MM) were Michael Sauer, Austin Kamer, Andrew Noel, Gordie Myer, and Chris Deprez, who contributed one a piece.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) stifled Cleveland Barons (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Austin Lemieux, who finished with one goal. Lemieux scored 11:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Tommy Horn as well. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Shawn Baird, who had one.

Andrew Lee recorded 22 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) registered zero goals on four power play opportunities. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.