M2 Montclair State University and M2 Michigan State University were evenly matched throughout their contest, but M2 Montclair State University made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Albert Abaunza's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Montclair State University got the win on the strength of a great game by Abaunza, who had one goal and three assists. Abaunza scored 10:32 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 Montclair State University.

M2 Montclair State University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Montclair State University gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

M2 Montclair State University was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. M2 Montclair State University surpassed its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Montclair State University stifled M2 Michigan State University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Michigan State University was unable to stop M2 Montclair State University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Montclair State University eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

M2 Montclair State University additionally got points from Michael Pirovano, who also grabbed two goals and one assist. M2 Montclair State University also had goals scored by Travis Ritter and Chris Preziosi, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Montclair State University received assists from Joseph Redmon, who had one and Nick Lieback, who had two.

M2 Michigan State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Michigan State University was helped by Joseph Hewitt, who racked up one goal. Hewitt scored 3:37 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Michigan State University. Jacob Peacock picked up the assist. Others who scored for M2 Michigan State University included Hunter Forester and Alexander Sauchak, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Michigan State University were Michael Merritt, Trevor Mcsween, Jake Stricker, and Tyler Van Acker, who contributed one each.

Bradley Odgers recorded 17 saves for M2 Montclair State University. M2 Montclair State University registered three goals on nine power play opportunities. M2 Michigan State University's Brent Schwarz stopped 29 shots out of the 34 that he faced.