Christopher Jackson gave M2 DePaul University the lead in the first period, and M2 Northern Illinois University was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-1.

M2 DePaul University's Nick Vittori was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 41 saves and let only one puck past him. Vittori certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 5.02 entering the contest.

M2 Northern Illinois University's power play was ineffective against M2 DePaul University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

M2 DePaul University forced M2 Northern Illinois University's goalies to work in net, finishing with 43 shots and forcing 41 saves. Alex Hare made 39 stops and Jake Leon made two. M2 DePaul University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. M2 DePaul University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M2 DePaul University finished with 26 penalty minutes.

M2 DePaul University was helped by Mario Carbonaro, who finished with one goal. Carbonaro scored 5:01 into the second period to make the score 2-0 M2 DePaul University. Jackson provided the assist. M2 DePaul University also got points from Jackson, who also had one goal and one assist.

M2 Northern Illinois University was often in penalty trouble, totaling 14 minors and two majors for 58 minutes in penalty time. M2 Northern Illinois University surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Northern Illinois University stifled M2 DePaul University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Northern Illinois University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Northern Illinois University averages 5.1 goals per game. M2 Northern Illinois University forced M2 DePaul University goalie Vittori to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

M2 Northern Illinois University was led by Justin Rucinski, who scored the team's only goal. Rucinski scored 18:48 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 DePaul University.

M2 DePaul University registered zero goals on 10 power play opportunities.