M3-Oakland University's Chris Hellebuyck scored 16 seconds into overtime to beat M3-Central Michigan University, 5-4 (OT).

Although M3-Oakland University was up by as many as two goals in the third period, M3-Central Michigan University kept the game interesting by staging a comeback that ultimately fell short. M3-Central Michigan University pulled to within 4-3 on a goal by Ryan Tyrer at 11:07 in the third period.

M3-Oakland University got the win with help from a great game by Hellebuyck, who had two goals and one assist. Hellebuyck scored the first of his two goals at 19:59 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M3-Oakland University. Aj Rosales assisted on the tally. Hellebuyck's next tally made the score 5-4 M3-Oakland University with 19:44 left in overtime.

M3-Oakland University's offense operated below its season average. M3-Oakland University averages 7.4 goals per game. M3-Oakland University gave up more goals than its normal season average. M3-Oakland University averages 1.9 goal allowed per game. M3-Oakland University put 39 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.2 it averages per game.

M3-Oakland University also got points from Rosales, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Zac Massa, who also had one goal and one assist. M3-Oakland University also got a goal from Matt Stirling as well. Other players who recorded assists for M3-Oakland University were Dalton Genat and Jared Vanvalkenburg, who each chipped in one.

M3-Central Michigan University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Oakland University to score on any of its eight power plays. M3-Central Michigan University's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M3-Central Michigan University finished with 16 penalty minutes. M3-Central Michigan University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 41 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M3-Central Michigan University was helped by Michael Chodzko, who racked up one goal. Chodzko scored 13:12 into the third period to make the score 4-4. Cal Jesko picked up the assist. M3-Central Michigan University also had goals scored by Nathan Allgaier and Nolan LeClaire, who scored one goal each. In addition, M3-Central Michigan University received assists from Dalton Sutherland and Tyler Carr, who contributed one each.

Kyle Gagnon made 37 saves for M3-Oakland University on 41 shots. M3-Oakland University incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. M3-Central Michigan University's Tyler Everlove stopped 34 shots out of the 39 that he faced. M3-Central Michigan University registered one goal on five power play opportunities.