Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) beat Dallas Stars Elite (MM), 3-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) took over the lead for good with a goal by Kole Sherwood at 17:52 in the first period. Joe Urbanic picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by goalie Grant Valentine, who finished with 41 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Valentine will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.01.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s power play was ineffective against Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by Mitchell Perrault, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Perrault scored 1:10 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Carson Meyer assisted on the tally. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Meyer, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Brock Rumbaugh, who had one and Brendan Demler, who had two.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game. Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s offense rang up 42 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) was led by Carson Kelley, who scored the team's only goal. Kelley scored on the power play 5:14 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Alex Ochterbeck picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Brock Thompson made 22 saves for Dallas Stars Elite (MM) on 25 shots. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.