Cleveland Barons (MM) could not stop Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s Chase Gresock, who tallied a hat trick in a 4-1 win.

Gresock notched his first tally 5:19 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:01 into the second and at 7:08 into the third.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) was led by goalie Austin Park, who finished with 34 saves while allowing one goal. Park managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.48 prior to the game.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Cleveland Barons (MM) power plays. Cleveland Barons (MM) was unable to stop Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) also got a goal from Connor Pooley as well. More assists for Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) came via Trevor St-Jean, who had two, Kyle Craddick, who had three, and Ted Austin and Justin Richards, who contributed one each.

Cleveland Barons (MM) forced Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) goalie Park to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Cleveland Barons (MM) was led by Ryder Schwamm, who scored the team's only goal. Schwamm scored short handed 15:53 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Cleveland Barons (MM) was on a disadvantage when James Watier went off the ice for holding. Mike Tish provided the assist.

Ohio Blue Jackets (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Wes Deacon made 35 saves for Cleveland Barons (MM) on 39 shots. Cleveland Barons (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.