Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) relied on the sparkling performance of Nikita Babintsev in net to grab a 3-1 win against Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM).

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was paced by Carter Woolley, who tallied one goal and one assist. Woolley scored 12:43 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Dalton Messina picked up the assist.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) also had goals scored by Alex Potter and Brenden Rons, who each put in one. More assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) came via Brendon Michaelian, Michael Underwood, Brock James, and Ben Mansky, who contributed one each.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was led by Brendan Miller, who scored the team's only goal. Miller scored 16:28 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM). Joshua Biasillo provided the assist.

Nikita Babintsev made 29 saves for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) on 30 shots. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s NICHOLAS VILARDO stopped 17 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.