M3-Northwestern University relied on the scoring touch of Rick Gattone, who netted two goals, to beat M3-Northern Illinois University, 5-2.

Gattone scored at 10:00 into the first period to make the score 2-1 M3-Northwestern University and again while 16:10 into the first to make the score 3-1 M3-Northwestern University.

M3-Northwestern University's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Northwestern University gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Northwestern University stifled M3-Northern Illinois University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Northwestern University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. M3-Northwestern University put 48 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 it averages per game.

M3-Northwestern University additionally got points from Michael Flynn, who also tallied one goal and one assist. M3-Northwestern University also had goals scored by Garrett Becker and Jared Fisher, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Northwestern University were Mike Fuentes, who had two and Anthony Fuentes, Jacob Leguineche, and Brendan OConnell, who each chipped in one.

M3-Northern Illinois University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. M3-Northern Illinois University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Northern Illinois University averages 5.3 goals per game. M3-Northern Illinois University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

M3-Northern Illinois University was helped by Tyler Hilton, who grabbed one goal. Hilton scored 17:54 into the second period to make the score 4-2 M3-Northwestern University. Jeremy Bilecki also scored for M3-Northern Illinois University. In addition, M3-Northern Illinois University received assists from Kyle Cornier, who had one.

Fuentes recorded 28 saves for M3-Northwestern University. M3-Northwestern University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M3-Northern Illinois University's JoJo Durrbeck stopped 43 shots out of the 48 that he faced. M3-Northern Illinois University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Brian Staffeldt was ejected from the game.