"It's great to have everyone back," Stone said. "It's the first time in a long time that we've had everyone back and that's where we play our best."
Harvard could possibly meet the Huskies in the ECAC playoffs and might even vie for the national title against its cross-town rival.
In January, Northeastern and Harvard were ranked No.1 and No.2 respectively before both teams went into a February funk.
"Last year we would pull things out all the time," Ruggiero said. "We were having trouble with that this year, but hopefully tonight will change things."
Dominating the Huskies in the second period, the Crimson jumped out to a brief 3-2 lead on a powerplay goal from Ruggiero at 15:32.
Harvard's advantage, however, would be short-lived.
The Huskies tied the game on a powerplay goal from junior winger Kathleen Savino to head into the third period tied 3-3.
The late goal by Savino was unfortunate for the Crimson, whose special teams controlled a second period dominated by penalty minutes.
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