M2 New York University tried to dig itself out of a five-goal hole, but M2 Montclair State University held on for a 5-3 victory.

M2 Montclair State University made the score 5-0 on a goal by Nicholas Farina at 15:27 in the first period, and M2 New York University got as close as 5-3 when Pete Jorgensen scored 18:38 into the third period.

M2 Montclair State University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Montclair State University gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

M2 Montclair State University forced M2 New York University's goalies to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, racking up 37 shots and forcing 32 saves. Jack Nebe made 10 stops and Samuel Daley made 22.

M2 Montclair State University was led by Nick Lieback, who registered one goal and one assist. Lieback scored 13:53 into the first period to make the score 4-0 M2 Montclair State University. Andrew Latta picked up the assist. M2 Montclair State University also got points from Albert Abaunza, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 Montclair State University included James Benfatti and Mikola Bilchuk, who each put in one. More assists for M2 Montclair State University came via Brandon Person, Travis Ritter, Chris Preziosi, Tom Savino, and Joseph Redmon, who each chipped in one.

M2 New York University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on eight M2 Montclair State University power plays. M2 New York University's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. M2 New York University averages 1.7 goal allowed per game. M2 New York University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 New York University finished with 18 penalty minutes. The 39 shots that M2 New York University put on net surpassed M2 New York University's average of 26.7 shots per game this season.

M2 New York University additionally got points from Evan Ripley, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 New York University received assists from Gabriel Gollette and Steven Esposito, who contributed one each.

Bradley Odgers made 36 saves for M2 Montclair State University on 39 shots. M2 Montclair State University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.