M2 Westfield State University beat M2 Sacred Heart University, 4-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

M2 Westfield State University's penalty kill excelled, as M2 Westfield State University gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

M2 Westfield State University was paced by Kristian Houda, who registered one goal. Houda scored short handed 9:37 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Westfield State University. M2 Westfield State University played down a man on Connor Sweeney's hooking.

M2 Westfield State University stifled M2 Sacred Heart University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M2 Westfield State University's offense rang up 40 shots on M2 Sacred Heart University's net. M2 Westfield State University was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

M2 Westfield State University also got points from Schyler Reilly, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Zachary Vatcher also scored for M2 Westfield State University.

M2 Sacred Heart University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five M2 Westfield State University power plays. M2 Sacred Heart University was held below its usual level of production. M2 Sacred Heart University averages 4.6 goals per game. M2 Westfield State University was unable to stop M2 Sacred Heart University from sending pucks towards the net, and M2 Sacred Heart University eventually piled up 41 shots on goal. M2 Sacred Heart University could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

M2 Sacred Heart University was helped by Michael Vaiano, who grabbed one goal. Vaiano scored short handed 13:08 into the first period to make the score 1-1. An interference call on Tucker Alberigo put M2 Sacred Heart University on the penalty kill. M2 Sacred Heart University also got a goal from Jared Aiken as well.

Chase Thornton made 39 saves for M2 Westfield State University on 41 shots. Brandon Rozzi rejected 36 shots on goal for M2 Sacred Heart University.