Well, recent history at least: BU is 17-0-0 when leading after two this season; Northeastern is 1-5-0 when trailing.
Right off the bat, Silva gets a Grade-A chance with a low-slot rebound, traffic, and a down-and-out goalie … but the puck hit something, somewhere, and the Terriers cleared the zone.
Seconds later, Terrier defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk got called for a cross-check, putting the Huskies on a :45 5×3.
Head coach Greg Cronin realizes the gravity of the situation, and calls his timeout.
19 minutes left; an instant classic in the making.