The M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins tried to dig themselves out of a two-goal hole, but the M1 Oswego State University Lakers held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Richie Santini put M1 Oswego State University up 3-1 in the third period, but M1 Canisius College pulled to within one on Stan Pawlow's tally 7:35 into the third period.

The Lakers pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 16 penalty minutes.

M1 Oswego State University forced the Golden Griffins goalie Bret Gilmour to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. The Lakers' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M1 Oswego State University was helped by Kegan Storjohann, who grabbed one goal. Storjohann scored on the power play 15:15 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M1 Oswego State University. The Lakers had gotten the advantage when M1 Canisius College's Steve Gentner was sent off for tripping. M1 Oswego State University also had goals scored by Austin Frost and Michael Layman, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Oswego State University received assists from Brendon Wormley, who had two and Nicolas Epping, Deivn Coon, and Ben Paige, who each chipped in one.

The Golden Griffins' offense was clicking better than usual and put 29 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.4 shots per game they average.

M1 Canisius College was helped by Nathan Smith, who tallied one goal. Smith scored on the power play 14:08 into the third period to make the score 3-3. The Golden Griffins had taken the advantage when M1 Oswego State University's Storjohann got sent off for interference. Michael Mangone provided the assist. M1 Canisius College additionally got points from Austin Casselberry, who also registered one goal and one assist.

Dylan Niewiemski made 26 saves for the Lakers on 29 shots. M1 Oswego State University registered two goals on five power play opportunities. M1 Canisius College's Gilmour stopped 35 shots out of the 39 that he faced. The Golden Griffins incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.