Nick Paulson was all over the ice for Rochester, as he tallied one goal and three assists in Rochester's 5-2 win over Minnesota.

Paulson scored 7:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rochester. Vladislav Shipota picked up the assist. Paulson dished an assist on Dominik Bogdzuil's goal that made the score 2-0 Rochester at 7:55 into the first period. He then added assists on Colby DeCarlo's goal at 8:51 into the first and on Bogdzuil's goal at 19:07 into the third.

Rochester's penalty kill excelled, as Rochester gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

Rochester's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 12 minors and one major for 59 minutes in penalty time. Rochester surpassed its season average of 27.0 penalty minutes per game. Rochester forced Minnesota's goalies to work all game long, firing 32 shots and forcing 27 saves. Quinn Huff made eight stops and Brady Griffin made 19.

Rochester additionally got points from DeCarlo, who also registered one goal and one assist. Rochester also got a goal from Dan Trageser as well. In addition, Rochester received assists from Trey McMillen, who had two.

Minnesota racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 10 minors and one major for 65 minutes in penalty time. Minnesota had been averaging 21.0 minutes in penalties per game. Minnesota forced Rochester goalie Zach Mains to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots.

Minnesota was led by Alec Skar, who registered one goal and one assist. Skar scored 10:09 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Rochester. Ty Ennis assisted on the tally. Kyle Wendorf also scored for Minnesota.

Mains recorded 33 saves for Rochester. Rochester registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. For Rochester, Alex Paulson was ejected from the game. Minnesota ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Kenatae Medure was ejected from the game.