In a game where neither team could get a cushion, M2 Merrimack College escaped with a 3-2 victory over M2 Saint Anselm College.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Jt Lynch's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Lynch was all over the ice for M2 Merrimack College, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Lynch scored the first of his two goals at 1:57 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Tyler Aberle picked up the assist. Lynch's next tally made the score 3-2 M2 Merrimack College with 8:19 left in the third period.

M2 Merrimack College's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four M2 Saint Anselm College power plays.

M2 Merrimack College additionally got points from Aberle, who also had one goal and one assist.

M2 Saint Anselm College excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

M2 Saint Anselm College was helped by Bailey Brown, who registered one goal. Brown scored 13:49 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Jonathan Palmer also scored for M2 Saint Anselm College.

M2 Merrimack College incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. M2 Saint Anselm College ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.