Just 1:16 later Francisco had already gotten under Ferguson's skin and drew a roughing penalty.

"I was planning on skating right by her," Francisco said. "But the next thing I know her glove is in my face and I'm on the ice."

Through the ensuing two-man advantage and as a result of staggered line changes in the final ten minutes, Francisco and Botterill found themselves on the ice together several times. During that time, the Crimson generated some of its best chances all game.

Francisco added the physical presence Botterill and Shewchuk needed when the three were on the ice together.

It's a combination that the Crimson might need to use more often than powerplay situations if Harvard is going to beat Dartmouth in a rematch.

Over the past two seasons, Harvard has lost 5-of-6 meetings with the Big Green. Harvard was a better team than Dartmouth a year ago, and the Big Green still gave the Crimson fits, winning all three contests.

Now Dartmouth is the No. 1 team in the country, and Harvard still doesn't match up well against them.

Bounces are not likely to change Harvard's fortunes next weekend. The team needs a different game plan and it made need a tougher style of play.