In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 William Paterson University escaped with a 4-2 victory over M2 New York University.

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

M2 William Paterson University was sparked by Walsh, who finished with one goal and one assist. Walsh scored 18:56 into the third period to make the score 3-2 M2 William Paterson University. Daniel Sabato assisted on the tally.

M2 William Paterson University forced M2 New York University goalie Samuel Daley to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots.

M2 William Paterson University additionally got points from Kyle Garlasco, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 William Paterson University included Tyler Steimel and James Karp, who scored one goal each. In addition, M2 William Paterson University received assists from Cory Sala and Derek Coar, who contributed one each.

M2 New York University excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. M2 New York University did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 New York University averages 4.3 goals per game. M2 New York University's offense rang up 33 shots on M2 William Paterson University's net. M2 New York University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 New York University was helped by Denis OHara, who tallied one goal. OHara scored on the power play 7:08 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 New York University. M2 New York University earned a power play opportunity when Shawn Lacorte was put in the box for hooking. James Moeller picked up the assist. M2 New York University also got a goal from Hamilton Whyte as well. More assists for M2 New York University came via Connor Finocchio and Gabe Regan, who each chipped in one.

M2 William Paterson University's Jordan Hulahan stopped 31 shots out of the 33 that he faced. M2 William Paterson University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Samuel Daley made 37 saves for M2 New York University on 41 shots. M2 New York University registered two goals on four power play opportunities.