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

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Zachary Michael secured the win for M2 Norwich University with a goal in the second period.

Michael was all over the ice for M2 Norwich University, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Michael scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 4:25 into the second period to make the score 1-0 M2 Norwich University. M2 Norwich University had gained a power play chance when Dylan Fernandez was whistled for checking from behind. Jon Davidson picked up the assist. Michael's next tally on the power play made the score 3-1 M2 Norwich University with 11:04 left in the second period. A roughing penalty on Michael Hersom had put M2 Norwich University on the power play. Zack Simmons provided the assist.

M2 Norwich University forced M2 Thomas College's netminders to work between the pipes, getting 49 shots and forcing 44 saves. Conner Blair made 24 stops and Michael Small made 20. M2 Norwich University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M2 Thomas College to score on any of its three power plays.

M2 Norwich University also got points from Davidson, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for M2 Norwich University included Michael Cashman and Cody Moore, who scored one goal each.

M2 Thomas College did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. M2 Thomas College puts an average of 6.2 pucks into the net per game. M2 Thomas College forced M2 Norwich University goalie Ryan Clavette to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

M2 Thomas College was helped by Alexander Nadeau, who registered one goal. Nadeau scored 9:54 into the second period to make the score 3-2 M2 Norwich University. Dean Pratt also scored for M2 Thomas College. More assists for M2 Thomas College came via Ryan Ambrozy, Jason Dicey, and Connor Walsh, who each chipped in one.

Ryan Clavette made 39 saves for M2 Norwich University on 42 shots. M2 Norwich University incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. M2 Thomas College incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.