The Vermont Catamounts secure a 2-0 victory over No. 12 Northeastern as Jessie McPherson shines with her second consecutive shutout, boosting Vermont to a 13-16-4 overall record.

By the Numbers
  • McPherson saved all 29 shots faced from Northeastern, achieving her second shutout in as many games.
  • Kaylee Lewis scores her tenth goal of the season, marking the first time in her career scoring in back-to-back games.
  • Vermont successfully killed off all three power plays faced during the game.
State of Play
  • Vermont secures a crucial victory, rising to sixth place in Hockey East, one point ahead of Boston University.
  • The Catamounts must match BU's result in the next game to maintain their position due to the tiebreaker held by the Terriers.
What's Next

Vermont concludes its regular season by facing No. 12 Northeastern in the final game of the two-game series, aiming to carry the momentum into the playoffs.

Bottom Line

The Vermont Catamounts, led by McPherson's stellar performance, clinch a crucial victory over a top-ranked opponent, positioning themselves for a potential bye in the upcoming quarterfinals and highlighting their strong defensive prowess and strategic gameplay under Coach Jim Plumer.