Overview
- UND finished 4-for-8 on the power play and tacked on two third-period goals after a run of penalties.
- Ben Strinden had two goals and an assist, while Mac Swanson and Jake Livanavage each posted three points.
- Will Zellers and Dylan James scored two goals apiece, with James now at eight career goals against Simon Latkoczy.
- Rookie goaltender Jan Špunar made 22 saves on 24 shots to move to 3-0-0 this season.
- The win put UND at 6-3-0 overall and 2-1-0 in NCHC play, setting up a sweep opportunity in Saturday's rematch.