Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM).

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was paced by Joe Urbanic, who grabbed one goal. Urbanic scored 9:09 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Nicholas Schantz provided the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s offense rang up 31 shots on Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s net.

Others who scored for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) included Mitchell Perrault, Trevor St-Jean, and Kole Sherwood, who each put in one. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Nicholas Jenny, who had two and Marshal King, Kyle Craddick, Carson Meyer, and Brock Rumbaugh, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) to score on any of its three power plays.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was led by Michael Boyle, who scored the team's only goal. Boyle scored on the power play 5:38 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Connor Stuart picked up the assist.

Grant Valentine made 17 saves for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) on 18 shots. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Oliver Boerst rejected 27 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.