Despite having to fight off several power plays, the M1 Mercyhurst University Lakers were able to defeat the M1 John Carroll University Blue Streaks, 5-1.

M1 Mercyhurst University was paced by Michal Smid, who registered one goal. Smid scored 15:48 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M1 Mercyhurst University. Jonah Jobin picked up the assist.

The Lakers' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on eight M1 John Carroll University power plays. M1 Mercyhurst University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. The Lakers got an offensive boost from their blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. M1 Mercyhurst University put 35 shots on net during the contest, more than the 1.9 it averages per game.

M1 Mercyhurst University also got points from Pavel Nayda, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M1 Mercyhurst University also had goals scored by Tim Weisgerber, Emilio Mayagoitia Puente, and Jesse Valasek, who scored one goal each. In addition, M1 Mercyhurst University received assists from Kevin Valasek, Joseph Zinner, Darnell Clarke, and Greg Marsch, who contributed one each.

With 24 shots on target during the contest, M1 John Carroll University exceeded the 1.1 shot it averages per game this year. The Blue Streaks were forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as they racked up 14 penalty minutes.

M1 John Carroll University was led by Kevin Vinyard, who scored the team's only goal. Vinyard scored 6:00 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Joe Mancuso assisted on the tally.

Billy Wager rejected 23 shots on goal for the Lakers. M1 Mercyhurst University registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Dustin Stevens made 30 saves for the Blue Streaks on 34 shots.