Between the posts, Dartmouth has tried two goalies and found success with another freshman, Nick Boucher. Boucher has won time over senior Eric Almon, who had gone 0-3-1 in his four chances this season with a 3.93 gaa, before being pulled in favor of the youngster.

Boucher has fared better, and carries a 2.73 gaa into tonight's contest.

Despite the Big Green's slow offense and a convincing win earlier in the season, the Crimson is not taking Dartmouth lightly.

"The team looks different since the first time we played them, and no one is taking them lightly," Presitifilippo said. "They've been doing a little better lately and seem focused."

But if the Crimson is worrying about Dartmouth, they have an even bigger challenge against Northeastern.

The Huskies have won four of its last five games, including a two-game sweep against Maine, in which Northeastern outscored the then-undefeated Black Bears 9-4.

In addition to Davis, who single-handedly defeated Dartmouth, the Northeastern offense features senior forward Todd Barclasy, who has nine goals on the season, including three game winners. Although Barclay is not a natural scorer, his 56 shots on the season suggest his knack for getting over the blueline and pulling the trigger whenever he sees the net.

Freshman goaltender Mike Gilhooly, who won the starting position towards the beginning of the season, has also been stellar in the crease. He has an impressive 2.50 gaa and a solid .903 save percentage in 12 starts.