The M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks took the lead against the M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania Crimson Hawks in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 4-2 victory.

Kevin Vinyard provided M1 John Carroll University with the game-winning tally when he scored 8:01 into the first period. The Blue Streaks had gained a power play chance when Rick Motto was whistled for interference. Jake Denner picked up the assist.

Vinyard was all over the ice for M1 John Carroll University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win.

The Blue Streaks' penalty kill excelled, as M1 John Carroll University gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

The Blue Streaks were often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. M1 John Carroll University surpassed its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. With 34 shots on target during the contest, the Blue Streaks exceeded the 2.1 shots they average per game this year.

M1 John Carroll University additionally got points from Denner, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Cullen McMahon also scored for M1 John Carroll University. In addition, M1 John Carroll University received assists from Anthony Pontello, who had one.

M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The Crimson Hawks put 38 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.3 they average per game.

M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania was helped by Nick Harrison, who tallied one goal. Harrison scored on the power play 1:16 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 John Carroll University. The Crimson Hawks had gotten the advantage when M1 John Carroll University's Denner was sent off for tripping. Anthony Venezia provided the assist. M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania also got a goal from Adam Kondraski as well.

Matthew Russell made 36 saves for the Blue Streaks on 38 shots. M1 John Carroll University registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. For the Blue Streaks, Joe Lane was ejected from the game. Robert Stock rejected 30 shots on goal for M1 Indiana Univ of Pennsylvania.