In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) escaped with a 4-3 victory over Victory Honda (MM).

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Walker Sommer at 17:29 of the third period.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

In the losing effort, Victory Honda (MM) was led by Chaz Thomas, who racked up two goals. Thomas scored the first of his two goals at 13:28 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Victory Honda (MM). Jon Russell provided the assist. Thomas' next tally made the score 3-2 Victory Honda (MM) with 5:00 left in the second period. Jacob Gammicchia picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s offense rang up 32 shots on Victory Honda (MM)'s net.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got points from Kyle Craddick, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) included Carson Meyer and Kole Sherwood, who each put in one. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Nicholas Schantz, who had two and Brendan Demler, Nicholas Jenny, Mitchell Perrault, Bryan Babcock, and Andrew Augustine, who contributed one each.

Victory Honda (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on nine Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) power plays. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was unable to stop Victory Honda (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Victory Honda (MM) eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. Victory Honda (MM) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Victory Honda (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

Victory Honda (MM) additionally got points from Gammicchia, who also registered one goal and one assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Grant Valentine stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Mitch Benson made 28 saves for Victory Honda (MM) on 32 shots.