St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on the way to a 5-3 win.

A goal by Alex Jasiek put St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) up 5-1 in the second period, but Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) pulled to within two on Jack Zanville's tally 17:08 into the third period.

Cole Chatham was all over the ice for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM), as he racked up two goals in the win. Chatham scored at 1:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) and again while 4:30 into the second to make the score 4-1 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM).

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) stifled Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) additionally got points from Bradely Johnson, who also finished with one goal and three assists to lead the team in points, Brady Crabtree, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Jasiek, who also had one goal and two assists. More assists for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) came via Zack Bross, Charles Combs, and Andrew Schwietz, who contributed one a piece.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) to score on any of its four power plays.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was helped by Charlie Gerard, who tallied one goal. Gerard scored 1:26 into the second period to make the score 3-1 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). Ryan Solomon assisted on the tally. Brock Rumbaugh also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Ryan Murphy, Cameron Cristofoli, Alyx Fonseca, and Connor Sunkle, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM)'s Cameron Gornet stopped 22 shots out of the 25 that he faced. St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Bailey Seagraves made six saves before being replaced by Jimmie Thomas, who took the loss and made 18 saves. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.