Despite having to fight off several power plays, the M1 Rutgers University Scarlet Knights were able to defeat the M1 Delaware ^ University of Blue Hens, 5-0.

M1 Rutgers University was sparked by Kevin Fitch, who tallied one goal and one assist. Fitch scored 3:18 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M1 Rutgers University.

The Scarlet Knights excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. The defensemen of M1 Rutgers University were also effective in M1 Delaware ^ University of's zone, and came away with two goals. The Scarlet Knights put 33 shots on net during the contest, more than the 4.5 they average per game.

M1 Rutgers University additionally got points from James Felice, who also registered one goal and one assist. M1 Rutgers University also had goals scored by Griffin Privitera, Ned Richard, and CJ Maksut, who each put in one. In addition, M1 Rutgers University received assists from Rob Bolinder, who had one and Brian Gnad, who had two.

The Blue Hens forced their penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up 11 minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 26.0 minutes per game M1 Delaware ^ University of had been spending in the box. The Blue Hens put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M1 Rutgers University to score on any of its 12 power plays. M1 Delaware ^ University of could not produce up to its normal offensive output. The Blue Hens put an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game.

Christopher Marsillo recorded 21 saves for the Scarlet Knights. M1 Rutgers University incurred 32 minutes in penalty time with 11 minors. Dylan Troiano made 28 saves for M1 Delaware ^ University of on 33 shots.