Cleveland Barons (MM) could not stop Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Justin Richards, who tallied a hat trick in a 6-1 win.

Richards notched his first tally 10:54 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:11 into the first and at 12:01 into the second.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by goalie Eric Dop, who finished with 30 saves while allowing one goal. Dop certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.63 entering the contest.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) forced Cleveland Barons (MM)'s goaltenders to work between the pipes, ripping 37 shots and forcing 31 saves. Sean Dickson made eight stops and Christian Herr made 23. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) averages 3.3 goals per game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) additionally got points from Luke Larbes, who also racked up one goal and two assists. Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also had goals scored by Joel Heminger and Chase Gresock, who scored one goal each. In addition, Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) received assists from Cole Kirby, who had two and Connor Geshan, Cameron Sangster, Brett Reed, Connor Pooley, Collin Siebenaler, and ERIK NILSSON, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (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 four power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM)'s offense rang up 31 shots on Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s net.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Jacob Gaydos, who scored the team's only goal. Gaydos scored 5:13 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Ohio Blue Jackets (MM). Ryan Kheir picked up the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.