Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as the M1 Buffalo ^ University at Bulls defeated the M1 Syracuse University Orange in a shootout 2-1 (2-1 SO).

The shootout featured five attempts between both teams. M1 Syracuse University got a shootout goal from John Ross LaPointe. M1 Buffalo ^ University at's other shootout goal was scored by Eric Nestler.

The Bulls overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. M1 Buffalo ^ University at fell behind 1-0 after a goal by the Orange's LaPointe at 14:25 in the first period. The Bulls tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Richard Ledyard at 18:20 in the first period.

M1 Buffalo ^ University at stifled M1 Syracuse University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. The Bulls' offense operated below their season average. M1 Buffalo ^ University at puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game. The Bulls put 31 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.1 they average per game.

In addition, M1 Buffalo ^ University at received assists from Jake Battistoni, who had one.

The Orange put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Buffalo ^ University at to score on any of its five power plays. M1 Syracuse University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. The Orange average 3.1 goals per game.

More assists for M1 Syracuse University came via William Franzese, who had one.

Tyler Stark recorded 24 saves for the Bulls. M1 Buffalo ^ University at incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. M1 Syracuse University's Jaime Ketchabaw stopped 29 shots out of the 30 that he faced. The Orange incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.