Christopher Johnson netted a hat trick to lead M2 Rider University over M2 Maryland University of, 6-3.

M2 Rider University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Rider University gave up zero goals despite allowing nine power plays.

M2 Rider University stifled M2 Maryland University of's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Rider University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 30 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.1 shot per game it averages. M2 Rider University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 Rider University finished with 20 penalty minutes.

M2 Rider University additionally got points from Andrew Heinz, who also registered one goal and one assist. M2 Rider University also had goals scored by Lawrence Walker and Luke Liddell, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Rider University were Brett Ansbacher, Conner Fox, Christopher Daley, John Martino, and Nathan Kholodenko, who each chipped in one.

M2 Maryland University of was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

M2 Maryland University of was helped by Bradley Gratton, who racked up one goal. Gratton scored 1:18 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Maryland University of. Avery Clair assisted on the tally. M2 Maryland University of also got points from Clair, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Tom Jaquay also scored for M2 Maryland University of. In addition, M2 Maryland University of received assists from Ian Patrican and Jacob Friedland, who contributed one each.

Kholodenko recorded 24 saves for M2 Rider University. M2 Rider University registered one goal on nine power play opportunities. Tanner Macphee made 24 saves for M2 Maryland University of on 29 shots.