Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, M2 New Jersey Institute Technology battled back to claim a 5-4 victory over M3-Fordham University.

M2 New Jersey Institute Technology never led in the game until netting the game winner. M2 New Jersey Institute Technology trailed 4-2 after a goal by M3-Fordham University's Sean Johnson at 3:20 in the third period. M2 New Jersey Institute Technology tied things up at 4-4 on a power play goal by Philip Lelikov at 18:51 in the third period. M2 New Jersey Institute Technology got the game winner at 19:11 in the third period on a goal by Lelikov.

M2 New Jersey Institute Technology excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

M2 New Jersey Institute Technology was helped by Chris Murphy, who grabbed three goals. M2 New Jersey Institute Technology additionally got points from Lelikov, who also racked up two goals and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for M2 New Jersey Institute Technology were Matthew Lepinski, Yllano Tubilleja, David Ferrero, Michael Barrera, and Richard Labarbiera, who contributed one each.

Penalties took their toll on M3-Fordham University, as its penalty kill unit let in two power play goals. M3-Fordham University's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. M3-Fordham University averages 1.6 goal allowed per game.

M3-Fordham University was led by Cole Taylor, who registered one goal and two assists. Taylor scored 54 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-0 M3-Fordham University. Michael Gamby assisted on the tally. M3-Fordham University also got points from Rich Podpirka, who also finished with one goal and one assist. M3-Fordham University also got a goal from John Oddo as well. In addition, M3-Fordham University received assists from George Pappous, who had one.

M2 New Jersey Institute Technology's Thomas Pyrka stopped 22 shots out of the 26 that he faced. M2 New Jersey Institute Technology incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Nick Guberti rejected 22 shots on goal for M3-Fordham University. M3-Fordham University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.