M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ came close to giving away a three-goal lead to M2 Sacred Heart University, but did just enough to escape with a 4-2 victory.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's Tyler Schmarr scored at 5:10 in the second period to put M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ up 3-0.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 20 penalty minutes.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Sacred Heart University to score on any of its 10 power plays. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ's offense was clicking better than usual and put 34 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.7 shots per game it averages.

M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ was led by Joey Harvey, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Harvey scored 7:06 into the third period to make the score 4-2 M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Ryan Rainville provided the assist. M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ also had goals scored by Angus Deane and Jr Piretti, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ were Connor Walsh, who had one and Samson Amendola, who had two.

M2 Sacred Heart University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ power plays. M2 Sacred Heart University could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M2 Sacred Heart University puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game.

M2 Sacred Heart University was helped by Frank Vetere, who finished with one goal. Vetere scored 8:15 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Matthew Cieboter picked up the assist. M2 Sacred Heart University also got a goal from Rocco Coviello as well. More assists for M2 Sacred Heart University came via Kevin Halpin, who had one.

Alex Bliesener rejected 27 shots on goal for M2 Eastern Connecticut State Univ. Brandon Rozzi made 30 saves for M2 Sacred Heart University on 34 shots. M2 Sacred Heart University incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.