The M1 Canisius College Golden Griffins tried their best to erase a two-goal deficit, but the M1 Syracuse University Orange would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Connor McNamara put M1 Syracuse University up 3-1 in the third period, but M1 Canisius College pulled to within one on Stan Pawlow's tally 10:20 into the third period.

The Orange pulled out the victory even though they were hit with 30 penalty minutes.

M1 Syracuse University forced the Golden Griffins goalie Hiroyasu Takahashi to work between the pipes, taking 49 shots.

Others who scored for M1 Syracuse University included Benjamin King and Nolan Metzler, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Syracuse University received assists from Thomas DiPasquale, Robert VanRaamsdonk, William Franzese, and Matthew DiVietro, who contributed one each.

M1 Canisius College stifled the Orange's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Golden Griffins did not reach the goal total they have come to expect this season. M1 Canisius College puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game. The 45 shots that the Golden Griffins put on net surpassed M1 Canisius College's average of 0.2 shots per game this season. The Golden Griffins could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 48 minutes in penalties during the game.

M1 Canisius College was helped by Andrew Ferrentino, who registered one goal. Ferrentino scored 15:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M1 Canisius College. Patrick Hurtubise assisted on the tally. More assists for M1 Canisius College came via Matthew Muszynski and Jess Hackett, who each chipped in one.

Jaime Ketchabaw rejected 43 shots on goal for M1 Syracuse University. The Orange registered zero goals on seven power play opportunities. The Golden Griffins' Takahashi stopped 46 shots out of the 49 that he faced. M1 Canisius College registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.