Northeastern's men's ice hockey team secured a 2-2 tie and a shootout victory against No. 11 Providence at Schneider Arena. Joe Connor scored his first career goal just 1:16 into the game, giving the Huskies an early lead. After Providence equalized, Northeastern regained the advantage through Jack Williams' power play goal, before Providence tied it again. The game ended in a shootout, where Connor scored the decisive goal, and goaltender Cameron Whitehead made 36 saves, further solidifying a strong performance by the Huskies.

By the Numbers
  • Northeastern outshot Providence 42-38.
  • Cameron Whitehead recorded 36 saves in 65 minutes of play.
  • Jack Williams won 16 faceoffs, leading all skaters.
Yes, But

Despite the victory in the shootout, the Huskies need to address their inconsistency, as both teams managed to tie during regulation. Their ability to maintain momentum in upcoming games will be critical.

State of Play
  • Northeastern currently sits in a competitive position in the standings following this tie and shootout win.
  • The Huskies have demonstrated strong offensive plays, notably in special teams situations.
What's Next

Northeastern will face Providence again for their annual military appreciation game, aiming to build on their current momentum and secure a full victory.

Bottom Line

Northeastern's resilience shown through their ability to come back in the game, but consistent performance and stronger finishes are essential for their future success in subsequent matchups.