But Harvard, too, had a goalie. The ECAC's leading goalie, as a matter of fact.
"[Devin] stood up and challenged them," Cleary said. "He didn't try to be fancy. He made the big saves when they had to be made."
In the battle of goalies, Cowley eventually cracked. Murphy got his goal, on a pretty pass from Andy Janfaza.
With 2:51 left in the game, Crimson defenseman Josh Caplan fell down, and ECAC leading-scorer Rejean Boivin and linemate Brad Martel took the opening, coasting in on Devin.
Boivin popped a shot, but it hit the right post and went skirting out toward the midline. Peter Ciavaglia found it there, and sent it Federal Express to C.J. Young.
Young kept the gift for 60 feet, until he donated it to the Colgate net for a 3-1 Crimson lead. Advantage: Harvard.
Before departing into the black night, Slater muttered "Post, post."
Don't you mean Postman, coach? Last night, Harvard rang a second time.