Paquette scored the game-winning goal with four minutes left in the game.
The Nittany Lions completed a five-point comeback in the fourth set to upset the Buckeyes.
Three of Notre Dame's four non-empty net goals Saturday night came on the power play.
Five Nittany Lions recorded stats in this weekend's slate of playoff games.
The Nittany Lions have dropped six of their last seven games.
Cephas entered the portal after not playing a snap in the Peach Bowl.