In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Boston University escaped with a 5-3 victory over M2 Merrimack College.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Temur Hannan at 18:22 of the third period.

John Faso was all over the ice for M2 Boston University, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Faso scored on the power play 7:56 into the first period to make the score 1-0 M2 Boston University. M2 Boston University had taken the advantage when M2 Merrimack College's Patrick Lynch got sent off for holding. Lucas Esposito assisted on the tally.

M2 Boston University pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

M2 Boston University also had goals scored by Michael Matos, Scott Woods, and Taylor Parkinson, who each put in one. In addition, M2 Boston University received assists from Michael Gates, who had three and Ryan O Lear, Riley Marotta, and Tyler Trubish, who each chipped in one.

M2 Merrimack College was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

M2 Merrimack College was helped by Patrick Couillard, who had one goal. Couillard scored on the power play 15:02 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M2 Boston University. M2 Merrimack College had gained a power play chance when Gates was whistled for roughing. Steven Berry picked up the assist. M2 Merrimack College additionally got points from Berry, who also racked up one goal and one assist. M2 Merrimack College also got a goal from Derek Madden as well. More assists for M2 Merrimack College came via Sean Keenan, who had two and Chris Mahanna, Jeff DeLoria, and Dan Resop, who contributed one each.

M2 Boston University registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. M2 Merrimack College registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.