Cleveland Barons (mm) was within striking distance after one period, but Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) put the pedal down in the second en route to a 7-2 victory.

Colton McKenna was all over the ice for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm), as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. McKenna scored the first of his two goals at 2:36 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm). Bryan Bylsma assisted on the tally. McKenna's next tally made the score 6-2 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) with 3:25 left in the third period. Bylsma picked up the assist.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) stifled Cleveland Barons (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) averages 3.9 goals per game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) additionally got points from Bylsma, who also registered two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) also got a goal from Christopher Blachowski as well. More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) came via Maison Fadale, who had three and Jared Compise, Daniel Smith, and Jordan Gonzalez, who contributed one each.

Cleveland Barons (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) power plays. Cleveland Barons (mm) forced Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) goalie Dylan Wiemer to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was led by Colin Price, who tallied one goal. Price scored 6:40 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Turner Banyasz provided the assist. Drew Magyar also scored for Cleveland Barons (mm). In addition, Cleveland Barons (mm) received assists from Henry Frontini and Curtis Hall, who each chipped in one.

Wiemer recorded 30 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Jackson Polish made 21 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 28 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.