M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver used a sparkling performance by Evan Hyndman to take down M3-Northern Colorado, as the netminder did not allow a goal in M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver's 1-0 shutout victory.

Shane McGuinness's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 11:47 in the third period. M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver had taken the advantage when M3-Northern Colorado's Brandon Pougnet got sent off for holding. Jacob Spinder assisted on the tally.

M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver's penalty kill excelled, as M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver stifled M3-Northern Colorado's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver puts an average of 5.9 pucks into the net per game. M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver put 29 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.1 it averages per game. M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

In addition, M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver received assists from Travis Battista, who had one.

M3-Northern Colorado was held below its usual level of production. M3-Northern Colorado averages 4.7 goals per game. With 26 shots on target during the contest, M3-Northern Colorado exceeded the 0.3 shots it averages per game this year.

M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver's Hyndman stopped 26 shots out of the 26 that he faced. M3-Metropolitan State Univ. Denver registered one goal on four power play opportunities. Owen Rauer recorded 28 saves for M3-Northern Colorado. M3-Northern Colorado incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.