Eric Cooley gave Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) the lead in the first period, and Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 4-2.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) took over the lead for good with a goal by Cooley at 5:32 in the first period. Jordan Timmons assisted on the tally.

Timmons had two goals and two assists to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Timmons scored the first of his two goals at 17:37 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Jack Lipovich picked up the assist. Timmons' next tally made the score 3-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) with 13:20 left in the second period.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Stephen Rex as well. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Connor Quinn and Ian Houk-Graves, who contributed one each.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was held below its usual level of production. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was helped by Brendan Weir, who racked up one goal. Weir scored 4:11 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Mason Vukonich assisted on the tally. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) additionally got points from Seth Lind, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Trey Bagwell and Tristan Moss, who each chipped in one.

Chad Veltri made 19 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 21 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors. Bailey Seagraves rejected 22 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.