With most of team's top players returning, particularly reigning Mike Richter Award-winner, Devon Levi, Northeastern was expected to be in contention for an NCAA tournament appearance, if not a National Championship.

The offense, led by team captain and All-American Aidan McDonough was solid as well, recording 13 goals in those matches.

UConn ended Northeastern's run with a loss at the beginning of February but that didn't stop the Huskies from regaining a spot in the polls.

The vastly improved play could not have come at a better time as Northeastern was getting set to take conference leader Boston University in the Beanpot semifinal.

After the team got down 1–2, Levi stopped 14 Crimson shots in the third period while Gunnarwolfe Fontaine tied the score with his second goal of the match.

[5] Fortunately, the team was just outside the playoff bubble and could use a good showing in the conference tournament to earn an at-large bid.

Cam Lund opened the scoring on the power play, staking Northeastern to a 1–0 lead after the first period.