The game between M2 Montclair State University and M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 Montclair State University emerged with a 3-2 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Albert Abaunza at 4:01 of the third period.

M2 Montclair State University was led by Abaunza, who finished with one goal.

M2 Montclair State University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute power plays. M2 Montclair State University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Montclair State University averages 6.1 goals per game. M2 Montclair State University kept M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's goalie busy throughout the game, and Spencer Whitehead made 34 saves on 37 shots.

M2 Montclair State University additionally got points from Andrew Latta, who also registered one goal and one assist and Travis Ritter, who also tallied one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Montclair State University received assists from Chris Preziosi, who had one and Nick Lieback, who had two.

M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was helped by Luciano Olivieri, who racked up one goal. Olivieri scored 12:12 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Kyle DeVault provided the assist. M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute also got a goal from Tanner Richardson as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were Kevin Yun and Adam Hennick, who each chipped in one.

Bradley Odgers rejected 24 shots on goal for M2 Montclair State University. M2 Montclair State University incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.