In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Bridgewater State University escaped with a 4-3 victory over M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Steven Gerhart's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

M2 Bridgewater State University was led by Gerhart, who registered one goal and one assist. Gerhart scored on the power play 8:27 into the third period to make the score 4-3 M2 Bridgewater State University. M2 Bridgewater State University had gotten the advantage when M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's Jr Piretti was sent off for tripping. Jeffrey Nagle assisted on the tally.

By firing 22 shots on goal, M2 Bridgewater State University exceeded the 0.5 shots it averages per game this year. M2 Bridgewater State University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game. Team could not crack M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having 14 opportunities to play with the man advantage.

M2 Bridgewater State University also got points from Nicholas Pike, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Bridgewater State University also had goals scored by Christopher Lipari and Tyler Becker, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 Bridgewater State University received assists from Bryan Bachelder and Cameron Miglietta, who contributed one each.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 14 minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ surpassed its season average of 19.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ put 40 shots on net during the contest, more than the 0.5 it averages per game.

Others who scored for M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ included Christian Keator and Cory Watson, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ were Sam Watson, who had one and Tyler Schmarr, who had two.

Peter Drowne made 37 saves for M2 Bridgewater State University on 40 shots. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's Alex Bliesener stopped 18 shots out of the 22 that he faced. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.