M2 New York University tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but M2 William Paterson University held on for a 3-2 victory.

A goal by Andrew Niedzwiecki put M2 William Paterson University up 3-1 in the second period, but M2 New York University pulled to within one on Michael OShaughnessy's tally 11:13 into the third period.

M2 William Paterson University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 William Paterson University gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

M2 William Paterson University forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up nine minors and three majors for 43 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 16.0 minutes per game M2 William Paterson University had been spending in the box. M2 William Paterson University's offense operated below its season average. M2 William Paterson University averages 5.5 goals per game. M2 New York University was unable to stop M2 William Paterson University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 William Paterson University eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Others who scored for M2 William Paterson University included Adam Apidopoulos and Robert Peacock, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 William Paterson University received assists from Kyle Garlasco, who had two and Cory Sala, Richard Pallai, Mark Apidopoulos, and Anthony Carbone, who each chipped in one.

M2 New York University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with eight minors and three majors for 31 minutes in penalty time. M2 New York University surpassed its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 New York University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 New York University puts an average of 4.5 pucks into the net per game. By firing 55 shots on goal, M2 New York University exceeded the 38.9 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 New York University also got points from Evan Ripley, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 New York University were Arthur Griem, who had two.

Gary Schoeppler made 53 saves for M2 William Paterson University on 55 shots. M2 William Paterson University registered one goal on six power play opportunities. For M2 William Paterson University, Gary Schoeppler was ejected from the game. Samuel Daley rejected 35 shots on goal for M2 New York University.