M3-Northwestern University had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-2 win over M3-Loyola University-Chicago.

M3-Northwestern University's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M3-Loyola University-Chicago power plays. M3-Northwestern University's offense rang up 49 shots on M3-Loyola University-Chicago's net. M3-Northwestern University got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

M3-Northwestern University was led by Alexander Gandolfo, who grabbed two goals and one assist. Gandolfo scored the first of his two goals at 2:50 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M3-Northwestern University. Matt Johnson provided the assist. Gandolfo's next tally made the score 4-2 M3-Northwestern University with 11:45 left in the second period. Michael Gullott assisted on the tally. M3-Northwestern University additionally got points from Michael Flynn, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. M3-Northwestern University also had goals scored by Martin Oppegaard, Nick Nelson, and Brendan OConnell, who each put in one. More assists for M3-Northwestern University came via Garrett Becker, Derek Chapman, Shane Flynn, and Petr Palecek, who each chipped in one.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. M3-Loyola University-Chicago was held below its usual level of production. M3-Loyola University-Chicago puts an average of 6.4 pucks into the net per game. M3-Loyola University-Chicago kept M3-Northwestern University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Johnson made 61 saves on 63 shots. M3-Loyola University-Chicago's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

M3-Loyola University-Chicago was helped by Jacob Somen, who registered one goal. Somen scored 4:25 into the second period to make the score 3-1 M3-Northwestern University. Matthew Evans provided the assist. M3-Loyola University-Chicago also got a goal from Jordan Hawkins as well. In addition, M3-Loyola University-Chicago received assists from Patrick Myers and Dante Todaro, who contributed one each.

M3-Northwestern University incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Tyler Kovach made 43 saves for M3-Loyola University-Chicago on 49 shots. M3-Loyola University-Chicago incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.