In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Jersey Shore escaped with a 4-2 victory over Syracuse.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Christian Cooley at 3:27 of the second period.

Freddie Schaljo was all over the ice for Jersey Shore, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Schaljo scored 18:49 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Jersey Shore. JaColbie McGowan provided the assist.

Jersey Shore's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Syracuse power plays. Jersey Shore was held below its usual level of production. Jersey Shore averages 7.6 goals per game. Jersey Shore forced Syracuse goalie Ryan Scheide to work between the pipes, taking 70 shots.

Jersey Shore additionally got points from Cooley, who also registered one goal and one assist and Frederic Ampleman, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Travis Valvo also scored for Jersey Shore. In addition, Jersey Shore received assists from Jared Karas, who had two.

Syracuse was helped by Nate Walker, who tallied one goal. Walker scored 2:03 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Jersey Shore. Kelsey Head picked up the assist. Syracuse also got a goal from Nicholas Sanborn as well. More assists for Syracuse came via Edward White and Raymond Rowe, who each chipped in one.

Jersey Shore's Scott Albertoni stopped 14 shots out of the 16 that he faced. Jersey Shore incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Ryan Scheide made 66 saves for Syracuse on 70 shots. Syracuse incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.