In a game where neither team could get a cushion, the M1 Davenport University Panthers escaped with a 4-2 victory over the M1 Oakland University Golden Grizzlies.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Cameron Dimmitt's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Dimmitt had a great game for M1 Davenport University, netting two goals.

The Panthers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Oakland University to score on any of its five power plays. With 36 shots on target during the contest, M1 Davenport University exceeded the 3.1 shots it averages per game this year. The Panthers were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 20 penalty minutes.

M1 Davenport University also had goals scored by Jordan Simmonds and Everett Thompson, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Davenport University received assists from Luke Mccarthy, Travis White, Stephen Flood, and Michael Gessler, who contributed one each.

The Golden Grizzlies did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Oakland University averages 4.5 goals per game. The Golden Grizzlies struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 28 penalty minutes for four opposing power plays.

M1 Oakland University was helped by Kyle Nelson, who racked up one goal. Nelson scored 7:43 into the third period to make the score 2-0 M1 Oakland University. Patrick Smiatacz picked up the assist. M1 Oakland University also got a goal from William Balent as well. More assists for M1 Oakland University came via James Odom and Nick Rogers, who each chipped in one.

Clayton Brown made 25 saves for M1 Davenport University on 27 shots. Sean Parker recorded 32 saves for the Golden Grizzlies.