The M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls beat the M1 Kent State University Golden Flashes, 1-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

The Bulls were boosted by Dylan Arnold, who turned in a shutout with 39 saves. Arnold managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.5 prior to the game.

M1 Buffalo / University at's penalty kill excelled, as the Bulls gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

M1 Buffalo / University at stifled M1 Kent State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Bulls were held below their usual level of production. M1 Buffalo / University at averages 4.3 goals per game. By firing 30 shots on goal, the Bulls exceeded the 0.5 shots they average per game this year. M1 Buffalo / University at was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

Other players who recorded assists for M1 Buffalo / University at were Robert Lang, who had one.

The Golden Flashes put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Bulls to score on any of their eight power plays. M1 Kent State University's offense operated below its season average. The Golden Flashes put an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. M1 Kent State University forced M1 Buffalo / University at goalie Arnold to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. The Golden Flashes could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

Zachary Nowak rejected 29 shots on goal for M1 Kent State University.