Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Cleveland Barons (mm) managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

Cleveland Barons (mm) led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Cleveland Barons (mm)'s Donny Dickens scored at 13:13 in the first period to put Cleveland Barons (mm) up 3-0.

Ricky Boysen had one goal and three assists to lead Cleveland Barons (mm). Boysen scored 13 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (mm). Jack Ludwig picked up the assist.

Cleveland Barons (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Cleveland Barons (mm) gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Cleveland Barons (mm) additionally got points from Henry Frontini, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Cleveland Barons (mm) included Connor Kucharski and Timmy Manning, who each put in one. In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from Michael Patrick Norman and Colin Price, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was helped by Ryan Haag, who registered one goal. Haag scored on the power play 4:13 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Cleveland Barons (mm). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) earned a power play opportunity when Manning was put in the box for slashing. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) also had goals scored by Patrick ONeal and Maxim Georgiesvsky, who scored one goal each. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) came via Riley Cooley and Matt Krieger, who each chipped in one.

Jackson Polish made 25 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 28 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Lewis Simon recorded 15 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.