Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, the M1 Niagara University Purple Eagles battled back to claim a 5-4 victory over the M1 Buffalo / University at Bulls.

M1 Niagara University never led in the game until netting the game winner. The Purple Eagles fell behind 4-2 after a goal by M1 Buffalo / University at's Willie Sanchez at 8:00 in the second period. M1 Niagara University tied things up at 4-4 on a goal by Andrew Mitch at 3:51 in the third period. The Purple Eagles netted the game winner at 10:06 in the third period on a goal by Mitch.

M1 Niagara University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 36 shots on goal during the game, better than the 1.1 shot per game it averages.

M1 Niagara University also got points from Dalton Bew, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Jacob Ledyard also scored for M1 Niagara University. In addition, M1 Niagara University received assists from Charlie Chamberlain, who had three and Nick Radwan and Max Hyland, who contributed one each.

The Bulls' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three M1 Niagara University power plays. M1 Buffalo / University at's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. The Bulls average 2.1 goals allowed per game. The 32 shots that M1 Buffalo / University at put on net surpassed the Bulls' average of 0.4 shots per game this season.

M1 Buffalo / University at was led by Nicolas Angelo, who grabbed one goal and two assists. Angelo scored 3:51 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Buffalo / University at. Matthew Notaro provided the assist. Others who scored for M1 Buffalo / University at included Brenden Robinson and Chris Marsack, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Buffalo / University at were Gavin Evancho, who had one.

The Purple Eagles' Mike Parda stopped 28 shots out of the 32 that he faced. M1 Niagara University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tyler Stark made 31 saves for the Bulls on 36 shots. M1 Buffalo / University at incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.