Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Belle Tire (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Jimmie Thomas was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 42 saves and let only one puck past him. Thomas managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.23 prior to the game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) kept Belle Tire (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Jordan Severo made 25 saves on 31 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) has scored at the pace of 3.0 goals per game during the current campaign.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was helped by Charlie Gerard, who racked up two goals. Gerard scored the first of his two goals at 14:04 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Joe Urbanic assisted on the tally. Gerard's next tally made the score 6-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) with 9:25 left in the third period. A tripping penalty on Joe Hall had put Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on the power play. Connor Sunkle provided the assist. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Urbanic, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Timmy Thurnau, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) included Jordan Rose and Brock Rumbaugh, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from MITCHELL PERRAULT, who had two and Nicholas Schantz, Ryan Solomon, Jack Zanville, sommer Sommer, and Mitch Luallen, who each chipped in one.

Belle Tire (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Belle Tire (MM) puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game. Belle Tire (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) goalie Thomas to work between the pipes, taking 43 shots.

Belle Tire (MM) also got a goal from Isaac Ceh as well. More assists for Belle Tire (MM) came via Thomas Luzynski, who had one.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Belle Tire (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.