In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Vermont University of escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and David Crandall's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Crandall had a great game for M2 Vermont University of, netting two goals.

M2 Vermont University of's offense was clicking better than usual and put 28 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M2 Vermont University of additionally got points from Kyle Nicholas, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, M2 Vermont University of received assists from Nick Levinsky, Stephen Franze, and David Leskovar, who contributed one each.

M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was helped by Adam Hennick, who registered one goal. Hennick scored on the power play 1:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned a power play opportunity when Levinsky was put in the box for cross checking. Brett Rooney picked up the assist. Teodoro Camadella also scored for M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were Tanner Richardson, who had one.

Ethan Loo made 20 saves for M2 Vermont University of on 22 shots. M2 Vermont University of incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Spencer Whitehead rejected 25 shots on goal for M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. M2 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.