M2 Northern Michigan University survived a determined comeback attempt by M2 Northern Illinois University on the way to a 6-4 win.

M2 Northern Michigan University made the score 6-3 on a goal by Matthew Husak at 11:04 in the third period, and M2 Northern Illinois University got as close as 6-4 when Troy Heurlin scored 12:28 into the third period.

M2 Northern Michigan University surpassed its usual scoring output this season. M2 Northern Michigan University averages 2.9 goals per game. M2 Northern Michigan University's offense was clicking better than usual and put 43 shots on goal during the game, better than the 0.1 shots per game it averages.

M2 Northern Michigan University was led by Austin Schultz, who finished with three goals. M2 Northern Michigan University also got points from Gavin Porter, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, M2 Northern Michigan University received assists from Amir Aiyash and Wesley Zegan, who each chipped in one and Dean Potila and Shayne Borden, who contributed two each.

M2 Northern Illinois University managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. M2 Northern Illinois University ended up below its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. M2 Northern Illinois University kept M2 Northern Michigan University's goalie busy throughout the game, and Josh Varvil made 38 saves on 42 shots.

M2 Northern Illinois University was helped by Erik Gavert, who tallied one goal. Gavert scored 7:37 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M2 Northern Illinois University. Anthony Ricciardi provided the assist. M2 Northern Illinois University additionally got points from Heurlin, who also had one goal and one assist and David Madrigal, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. M2 Northern Illinois University also got a goal from Jordan Niedziela as well. More assists for M2 Northern Illinois University came via Jake Jauch, Nick Gorczyca, Brandon Niedziela, and Nick Leon, who each chipped in one.

M2 Northern Michigan University incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. JoJo Durrbeck recorded 37 saves for M2 Northern Illinois University. M2 Northern Illinois University registered one goal on three power play opportunities.