M2 New York University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Montclair State University on the way to a 4-2 win.

M2 New York University made the score 4-1 on a goal by Keaton Baum at 17:40 in the second period, and M2 Montclair State University got as close as 4-2 when Samuel Enright scored 18:48 into the third period.

M2 New York University got the win on the strength of a great game by Mason Gallegos, who had two goals and one assist. Gallegos scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 7:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 New York University. M2 New York University earned a power play opportunity when Joseph Maida was put in the box for checking from behind. Baum assisted on the tally. Gallegos' next tally on the power play made the score 2-0 M2 New York University with 19:10 left in the second period. Baum picked up the assist.

M2 New York University cashed in on power play opportunities, scoring two goals on three chances. M2 New York University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 37 shots on goal during the game, better than the 29.8 shots per game it averages.

M2 New York University additionally got points from Baum, who also had one goal and two assists. Pete Jorgensen also scored for M2 New York University. In addition, M2 New York University received assists from Hamilton Whyte, who had two and Connor Finocchio and Curtis Fisher, who contributed one each.

M2 Montclair State University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Montclair State University puts an average of 5.0 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Montclair State University also got a goal from Mark Powell as well. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Montclair State University were Travis Ritter and Chris Preziosi, who each chipped in two.

Alec Hardman recorded 26 saves for M2 New York University. M2 New York University incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Bradley Odgers made 33 saves for M2 Montclair State University on 37 shots. M2 Montclair State University totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 2-for-6 on the power play. M2 Montclair State University ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Michael Pirovano was ejected from the game.