Merrimack opens a three-game homestand with weekend matchups against first-time hockey opponents Post and St. Michael’s. The Warriors will look to rebound from a 5-0 loss to Boston College, led by freshman goaltender Machala Musty, who made a career-high 44 saves, and junior Madison Vittands, who has six points through five games.

By the Numbers
  • Friday vs. Post: 5 p.m.; Saturday vs. St. Michael’s: 6 p.m.
  • Musty: 2.60 goals-against average and .913 save percentage this season.
  • Vittands: 6 points in 5 regular-season games.
  • Post: 2-6-1 overall, 1-2-1 in NEWHA; St. Michael’s: 0-9-0 overall, 0-6-0 in NEWHA.
Yes, But

Both opponents enter with losing records, but Merrimack is coming off a shutout loss to Boston College. The teams have limited common-opponent results to compare: Post split two games with Stonehill, while St. Michael’s lost both of its matchups with the Skyhawks.

What’s Next

Merrimack faces Post on Friday and St. Michael’s on Saturday as it begins a three-game homestand.

Bottom Line

The weekend offers Merrimack a chance to respond at home, with Musty’s recent form and Vittands’ early-season scoring among the key factors to watch.