The M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over the M1 Drexel University Dragons.

M1 John Carroll University was led by goalie Matthew Russell, who finished with 32 saves while allowing one goal. Russell certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.34 entering the contest.

The Blue Streaks' penalty kill excelled, as M1 John Carroll University gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

The Blue Streaks stifled M1 Drexel University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. With 19 shots on target during the contest, M1 John Carroll University exceeded the 2.9 shots it averages per game this year.

The Blue Streaks were helped by Greg Makozy, who tallied one goal. Makozy scored 19:25 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M1 John Carroll University. Parker Phillips provided the assist. M1 John Carroll University additionally got points from Phillips, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points, Tyler Potts, who also registered one goal and one assist, Cullen McMahon, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Kevin Vinyard, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 John Carroll University were Maxwell Zwierlein, who had two and Matt Jurkewicz, Matthew Mchugh, and Spencer Keglovic, who each chipped in one.

The Dragons' offense rang up 33 shots on M1 John Carroll University's net.

M1 Drexel University was led by Zach Paro, who scored the team's only goal. Paro scored 6:59 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 John Carroll University. Christopher Carroll picked up the assist.

The Blue Streaks totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-8 on the power play. M1 John Carroll University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Logan Lopicka was ejected from the game. Dillon Gravenstine recorded 14 saves for the Dragons. M1 Drexel University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.