M2 New York University almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but M2 Central Connecticut St Universit managed to pull out a 5-4 win in the end.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's Andrew Mazurkiewicz scored at 10:05 in the second period to put M2 Central Connecticut St Universit up 5-2.

Ross Burton had a great game for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit, netting two goals. Burton scored at 2:09 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Central Connecticut St Universit and again while 9:52 into the second to make the score 4-2 M2 Central Connecticut St Universit.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in three goals to M2 New York University's power play unit.

M2 Central Connecticut St Universit also got points from Mazurkiewicz, who also registered one goal and one assist. Kyle Leyerzapf also scored for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit were Kevin San Angelo, who had one and Brendon Quirion and Connor Loree, who each chipped in two.

M2 New York University gave up more goals than its normal season average. M2 New York University averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. With 75 shots on target during the contest, M2 New York University exceeded the 37.9 shots it averages per game this year.

M2 New York University was led by David Johnson, who finished with one goal and one assist. Johnson scored on the power play 12:34 into the second period to make the score 5-3 M2 Central Connecticut St Universit. M2 New York University had gotten the advantage when M2 Central Connecticut St Universit's Leyerzapf was sent off for elbowing. Dakota Richardson picked up the assist. M2 New York University additionally got points from Arthur Griem, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for M2 New York University included Niko Masotta and Michael Cambria, who each put in one. In addition, M2 New York University received assists from Steven Esposito, Jake Zimmerman, Spencer Varney, and David Morgan, who contributed one each.

John Palmieri made 71 saves for M2 Central Connecticut St Universit on 75 shots. M2 Central Connecticut St Universit incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Samuel Daley rejected 19 shots on goal for M2 New York University. M2 New York University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.