Rochester relied on the sparkling performance of Zach Mains in net to grab a 5-1 win against Wisconsin.

Rochester's penalty kill excelled, as Rochester gave up one goal despite allowing 11 power plays.

Rochester was paced by Colby DeCarlo, who tallied one goal and one assist. DeCarlo scored 6:09 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Rochester. Nick Paulson provided the assist.

Wisconsin was unable to stop Rochester from sending pucks towards the net, and Rochester eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. Rochester outdid its season average for goals scored. Rochester has scored at the pace of 2.6 goals per game during the current campaign. Rochester was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

Rochester also got points from Hunter Heightland, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Ben Koester, who also had one goal and one assist, and Paulson, who also registered one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Rochester also had goals scored by Dominik Bogdzuil and Colin Hass, who each put in one. More assists for Rochester came via Sam Bjellum, who had one and Trey McMillen, who had two.

Wisconsin did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Wisconsin averages 5.3 goals per game. Wisconsin's offense rang up 35 shots on Rochester's net. Wisconsin's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Wisconsin averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Wisconsin was led by Peter Henderson, who scored the team's only goal. Henderson scored on the power play 16:04 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Rochester. Wisconsin had gotten the advantage when Rochester's Ian Smyth was sent off for holding. Clayton Brown assisted on the tally.

Mains rejected 34 shots on goal for Rochester. Rochester registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Max McConnell made 26 saves for Wisconsin on 30 shots. Wisconsin incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.