The game between M2 New York University and M2 Montclair State University was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end M2 New York University emerged with a 4-3 win.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by David Johnson at 12:42 of the third period.

Johnson was all over the ice for M2 New York University, as he finished with two goals in the win.

M2 New York University fired only 33 shots during the game, fewer than the team's 67.9-shot per game average.

Others who scored for M2 New York University included Michael Conslato and Dakota Richardson, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 New York University were Michael Cambria, who had two and Niko Masotta, Evan Ripley, and Spencer Varney, who each chipped in one.

M2 Montclair State University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M2 Montclair State University wound up below its season average of 16.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Montclair State University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Montclair State University averages 5.8 goals per game. M2 Montclair State University forced M2 New York University goalie Jack Nebe to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

M2 Montclair State University was led by Nick Lieback, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Lieback scored 5:35 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Dylan Devereux assisted on the tally. M2 Montclair State University also had goals scored by Travis Ritter and Thomas Lindquist, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Montclair State University received assists from Andrew Latta and Chris Preziosi, who contributed one each.

Jack Nebe made 31 saves for M2 New York University on 34 shots. M2 New York University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M2 Montclair State University's Bradley Odgers stopped 29 shots out of the 33 that he faced. M2 Montclair State University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.