Ohio Blue Jackets (MM), which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) and clinched a 4-3 victory.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Marshal King scored at 9:44 in the first period to put Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) up 3-0.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 34 penalty minutes.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Brock Rumbaugh, who finished with one goal and two assists. Rumbaugh scored on the power play 1:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had gained a power play chance when Dalton Messina was whistled for roughing. Andrew Augustine provided the assist. Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) included Kyle Craddick and Walker Sommer, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Carson Meyer, who had two and Nicholas Jenny, Cameron Sangster, and Trevor St-Jean, who contributed one each.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) managed to stay out of the box for the most part, totaling nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stayed under its season average of 50.0 penalties minutes per game this season. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s offense rang up 39 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was led by Austin Grzenia, who had one goal and two assists. Grzenia scored on the power play 7:56 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) earned a power play opportunity when Joe Urbanic was put in the box for tripping. Coale Norris picked up the assist. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also got points from Norris, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also got a goal from Alex Potter as well. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) came via Matthew Acciaioli, who had one and Danny DiGrande, who had two.

Grant Valentine rejected 36 shots on goal for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) registered two goals on four power play opportunities. For Ohio Blue Jackets (MM), Nicholas Schantz was ejected from the game. Jack Leavy made 26 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) on 30 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) registered one goal on five power play opportunities.