RPI rallied from a three-goal first-period deficit but couldn’t complete the comeback, falling to Union 4-3. Jordan Gavin scored with eight seconds left to pull the Engineers within one, but Union held on after RPI’s final push.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Union 4, RPI 3.
  • RPI trailed 3-0 after the first period.
  • Nate Krawchuk made 27 saves; Filip Sitar won 14 faceoffs.
  • RPI held a 29-25 advantage in faceoffs and blocked 14 shots.
Yes, But

RPI’s comeback nearly erased Union’s early lead, and the Engineers had a final chance after Gavin’s late goal. But Union’s empty-net score proved decisive.

Bottom Line

RPI showed resilience, but its three-goal first-period hole left too little room for error.