Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey Advances in ECAC Playoffs with 1-0 Victory
Harvard men's ice hockey secured a 1-0 victory over Princeton University in the 2024 ECAC Playoffs thanks to Aku Koskenvuo's remarkable 38-save shutout.
The Big PictureThe Crimson's win, despite being outshot, showcases the team's resilience and solid defensive performance in postseason play.
By the Numbers- Aku Koskenvuo made 38 saves, securing his second career shutout and first playoff win.
- Captain Ian Moore scored the only goal of the game, his second career postseason goal.
- Harvard has now won a playoff round in every season since 2013-2014 (excluding the COVID season).
- Harvard awaits its Quarterfinal opponent after advancing in the ECAC Playoffs.
- The team's strong defensive effort and Koskenvuo's standout performance have propelled them to the next stage of the competition.
Harvard will face its TBD opponent in the best-of-three ECAC Quarterfinal series on March 15-17.
Bottom LineHarvard's victory, led by Koskenvuo's outstanding goaltending and Moore's crucial goal, highlights the team's determination and ability to excel under pressure in playoff scenarios.
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