The M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks failed to take advantage of their power play opportunities and the M1 Duquesne University Dukes shook off a number of penalties to win, 5-2.

M1 Duquesne University was led by Brett Reagan, who tallied one goal. Reagan scored 8:02 into the third period to make the score 3-1 M1 Duquesne University. Zack Richey assisted on the tally.

In the losing effort, M1 John Carroll University was paced by Parker Phillips, who racked up two goals. Phillips scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 6:30 into the third period to make the score 2-1 M1 Duquesne University. The Blue Streaks had gotten the advantage when the Dukes' Ryan Brawley was sent off for hooking. Logan Lopicka picked up the assist. Phillips' next tally on the power play made the score 4-2 M1 Duquesne University with 4:47 left in the third period. Tyler Gaglia assisted on the tally.

By firing 29 shots on goal, M1 Duquesne University exceeded the 2.7 shots it averages per game this year. The Dukes found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. M1 Duquesne University averages 2.9 goals per game.

Others who scored for M1 Duquesne University included Luke Wagner, Nolan Trombetta, and Bernie Lettieri, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Duquesne University received assists from Julian Rizza, who had two and Kyle Brown, Derek Richardson, Kyle Clar, and Jason Bruce, who each chipped in one.

M1 John Carroll University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Dukes to score on any of their four power plays. The Blue Streaks put 24 shots on net during the contest, more than the 3.6 they average per game. M1 John Carroll University's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

More assists for M1 John Carroll University came via Kevin Vinyard, who had one.

Dylan Lawrence rejected 22 shots on goal for M1 Duquesne University. The Dukes incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. The Blue Streaks' Matthew Russell stopped 24 shots out of the 29 that he faced. M1 John Carroll University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.