Cleveland Barons (MM) survived a determined comeback attempt by Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on the way to a 6-4 win.

A goal by Chris Deprez put Cleveland Barons (MM) up 6-3 in the third period, but Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) pulled to within two on Ryan Murphy's tally 13:57 into the third period.

Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 49 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net. Cleveland Barons (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Cleveland Barons (MM) averages 3.8 goals per contest.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Michael Sauer, who had three goals. Cleveland Barons (MM) additionally got points from Max Rasberg, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Cleveland Barons (MM) also got a goal from Austin Kamer as well. In addition, Cleveland Barons (MM) received assists from Frankie Pernsteiner and Scott Donahue, who each chipped in one and William Harrison, Gordie Harwood, and Grant Meyer, who contributed two a piece.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) finished below its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Charlie Gerard, who tallied two goals. Gerard scored the first of his two goals at 13:04 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Joe Urbanic provided the assist. Gerard's next tally made the score 2-2 with 16:46 left in the second period. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had gained a power play chance when Andrew Noel was whistled for slashing. sommer Sommer assisted on the tally. Timmy Thurnau also scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) were Jordan Rose, Jason Tackett, Mitch Luallen, and Brock Rumbaugh, who each chipped in one.

Matt Jurusik rejected 20 shots on goal for Cleveland Barons (MM). Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Jimmie Thomas stopped 43 shots out of the 49 that he faced. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) registered one goal on three power play opportunities.