The M1 Davenport University Panthers pulled out a 4-3 (OT) overtime victory over the M1 Western Michigan University Stallions on a clutch goal by Cameron Dimmitt.

M1 Western Michigan University's power play was ineffective against M1 Davenport University's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

The Panthers put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow the Stallions to score on any of their 10 power plays. By firing 47 shots on goal, M1 Davenport University exceeded the 3.7 shots it averages per game this year. The Panthers' penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as M1 Davenport University finished with 52 penalty minutes.

M1 Davenport University additionally got points from Chris Eckler, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Everett Thompson also scored for M1 Davenport University. In addition, M1 Davenport University received assists from Tyler Ploeg and Winston Hofer, who contributed one each and Cody Walsh and Jordan Simmonds, who each chipped in two.

M1 Western Michigan University racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with 12 minors and one major for 59 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 14.0 minutes per game the Stallions had been spending in the box. M1 Western Michigan University kept the Panthers' goalie busy throughout the game, and Matt Kaludis made 34 saves on 37 shots.

The Stallions were led by Jesse Cameron, who tallied one goal and two assists. Cameron scored 16:50 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Cole Kapovich provided the assist. M1 Western Michigan University also got points from Kapovich, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Zach Mudge, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M1 Western Michigan University were Matt Shultz, who had one.

M1 Davenport University registered two goals on 11 power play opportunities. M1 Western Michigan University's Brandon Haase stopped 43 shots out of the 47 that he faced.