Clarkson opens a home-and-home weekend against Vermont in Burlington after a 5-0 shutout win over Canisius. The Golden Knights are 2-2 and bring a potent power play into a matchup with a Catamounts penalty kill that has yet to give up a goal.

By the Numbers
  • Clarkson: 2-2-0; Vermont: 1-2-0.
  • Clarkson has scored 11 goals, with 8 skaters contributing.
  • Clarkson power play: 5-for-15 (33.3%); Vermont penalty kill: 7-for-7.
  • All-time series: Clarkson leads 60-29-2, with 91 meetings overall.
Yes, But

Clarkson’s special-teams edge faces an early test: Vermont has killed every penalty it has faced, while goaltender Jacob Oster stopped 56 of 59 shots in two games against Boston University. The Catamounts enter with a 1-2 record but have played close games, including a win and an overtime loss against the Terriers.

What's Next

The teams meet at 7 p.m. in Burlington, with the game airing on ESPN+ and 99.3 FM. The series shifts to Cheel Arena on Sunday for a 4 p.m. rematch.

Bottom Line

Clarkson’s scoring depth and power play could be decisive—but Vermont’s perfect penalty kill and strong recent goaltending make special teams a key matchup to watch.