Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) beat Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM), 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Alex Crilley provided Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) with the game-winning tally when he scored 2:54 into the first period. Austin Tonkovich provided the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was led by goalie Chad Veltri, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. Veltri managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.09 prior to the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) stifled Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) finished with 24 penalty minutes.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was helped by Logan Stork, who registered one goal. Stork scored 5:08 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Tyler Hudak picked up the assist. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Dustin Rinaldo, who had one.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) stifled Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) puts an average of 3.8 pucks into the net per game. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (MM) was led by TOMMY PARROTTINO, who scored the team's only goal. PARROTTINO scored 11:37 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Blake Evennou assisted on the tally.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) registered zero goals on seven power play opportunities. Jack Leavy took the loss and made 11 saves before being replaced by Nikita Babintsev who made 12 saves.