In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) escaped with a 5-3 victory over Dallas Stars (MM).

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

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) forced Dallas Stars (MM) goalie Brock Thompson to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took advantage of Dallas Stars (MM)'s penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was led by Dalton Hunter, who had two goals. Hunter scored the first of his two goals at 1:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Mitchell Campbell provided the assist. Hunter's next tally made the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) with 12:26 left in the first period. Adam Pilewicz picked up the assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) additionally got points from Jake Coleman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Luke Lynch as well. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Tommy Horn and Anthony Parrucci, who each chipped in one.

Dallas Stars (MM) was helped by Matt Bissell, who tallied two goals and one assist. Bissell scored the first of his two goals at 2:59 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Troy York provided the assist. Bissell's next tally made the score 3-2 Dallas Stars (MM) with 11:26 left in the second period. A slashing penalty on Joe Zottola had put Dallas Stars (MM) on the power play. Andrew Durham picked up the assist. Dallas Stars (MM) also got points from York, who also registered one goal and two assists. In addition, Dallas Stars (MM) received assists from Ryan James and Connor Smith, who contributed one a piece.

Dom Prosser rejected 23 shots on goal for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Brock Thompson made 27 saves for Dallas Stars (MM) on 31 shots. Dallas Stars (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.